Director of Operations North America "COO"
Detroit Permanent $245,000 - $285,000 per year
- Leading Operations for North America
- Growing Manufacturer and Market Leader with Patented Technology
About Our Client
Our client for the Director of Operations - North America (Chief Operating Officer) opportunity is a global manufacturer with presence in over 100 countries and has a history dating back well over 100 years. They are a global market leader in their space and have patented technology and continue to invest in R&D and strategic growth within the North America region and globally.
Job Description
- Oversee multi plant operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction and cost-effective management of resources managing a team of high performing operations leaders and personnel.
- Establish and implement safety programs in line with company values and policies.
- Responsible for day-to-day management of the business to achieve the budgeted operating profit and working capital targets, looking at the overall operating systems and efficiencies.
- Streamline and improve the KPI (Key Performance Indicators) system focusing on leading indicators.
- Develop a plan for the next generation capabilities while recognizing the commercial opportunities aligning to the company's strategic plan.
- Work with Plant Managers, Supply Chain, and Procurement groups to improve efficiencies driving more synergy and a more consistent implementation of lean.
- Lead the improvement and adherence to the Operating Model to ensure standards are being met within the sites and from a corporate level while balancing the regional goals, processes and regulations.
- Review monthly financial pack to determine progress and status in obtaining objectives and revise plans as necessary in accordance with current conditions to meet the overall objectives.
- Ensure adequate resources (personnel, materials, equipment and training) are provided to meet the company objectives.
- Provide mentoring and guidance to employees.
- Promote and institutionalize the Continuous Improvement department through Kaizen to reach and empower team members to solve challenges collectively.
- Develop and implement with your team a strategy to ensure corporate EHS, Quality and Sustainability systems are deployed.
- Adhere to all Environmental, Health, Safety, Security Requirements covered under Local State and Federal Regulations.
- Develop and implement a three-year plan in line with the company objectives and to promote revenue, profitability, and growth as an organization.
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations or related.
- 15 plus years of experience in engineering, operations, and manufacturing.
- 5 years of Sr. leadership experience in operations and plant management with responsibility over multiple locations.
- Proven experience driving CI - Continuous Improvement, lean, standardization, EHS, and sustainability from a corporate level.
- Must have experience within a complex manufacturing environment - automotive, consumer goods manufacturing, packaging, or related.
- Exceptional presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
- High energy, teamwork, and passion for developing team members.
- High sense of urgency and able to manage multiple initiatives at a given time.
- Ability to influence and work cross-functionally with multiple groups and leaders.
- Ability to travel 40-50% across North America.
What's on Offer
Competitive base salary $235,000 - $285,000, bonus, long term incentive, company car allowance - $1,000 per month, vacation, full benefits, 401K, holidays, relocation assistance if needed.