Director, Online Business Operations (remote)

The Site Leader is responsible for effectively leading and driving results for all areas of Operations. The Site Leader will ensure the successful accomplishment of Operational Key Performance Indicators, goals and objectives. Essential attributes of this individual are customer focus, strong cross functional collaborative skills, leading by example, acting with, and driving a strong sense of urgency and the ability to cultivate a culture of high-performance and continuous improvement.The Site Leader position is in our Saginaw, Michigan facility, and will report directly to the COO.Execute the corporation's manufacturing strategy, prioritizing work as required and interacting with all the organizations departments to maintain and improve operations performance.Coordinate plant activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure the manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.Analyze production metrics and data to determine areas for improvementResponsible for leading all operations and the actions required to assure production, shipping schedules and planned sales are achieved within the established budget.Report on performance against targetsEnsure production metrics are completed accurately, in a timely manner, and reported to the COO as well as the site employees.Responsible for the overall performance of all Operational areas, defined as Manufacturing, Supply Chain (Procurement & Production Planning), Mfg. Engineering, Facilities and Quality Assurance.Define and implement strategies, resource management, and processes to meet customer requirements for quality, cost, manufacturability, and timeliness of manufactured products in accordance with customer and regulatory guidelines.Lead, motivate, and develop human capital, including implementation of the company's values and behaviors to ensure a culture consistent with the company's plan.Cultivate an effective and productive working relationship with the Union WorkforceEstablish a sustainable culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.Assist in the development and implementation of annual operating and long-range plans concerning all pertinent aspects relating to operations, people, capital equipment and facilities.Ensure safety and regulatory compliance is maintained.Ensure the proper sense of urgency in support of our customers and the overall business.Directly manages Operations, Supply Chain, Mfg. Engineering, EH&S and MRO operations. Manages support staff and hourly personnel indirectlyInteracts with Quality, Continuous Improvement Leader, Sales/Customer Service, Product Engineering and Finance functional groups on a variety of Operational Issues.Interact with Union Leadership on siteInteracts with customers as neededInteracts with subcontractors as neededExtensive experience utilizing Lean Tools to achieve sustained breakthrough improvements and specific experience with cellular manufacturing, process improvement, and new product introduction is requiredEffective planning, organization, and leadership skillsSuperior management skills – demonstrated ability to drive and sustain significant operational improvement and service levelsExcellent knowledge of CNC machining, in a metal-removing environmentStrong analytical background including experience with tools such as Excel & AccessAbility & experience interfacing at all levels of the organization, along with interfacing with all departments – Quality, Finance, Sales, Engineering, MaterialsUnion / Collective Bargaining knowledge or experience preferred but not requiredBachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Major in Engineering or Advance business preferredMinimum of seven years' overall manufacturing management experience is required with at least five years in precision machining and metal-removing. Experience with strategic planning and implementation for operations and implementing lean initiatives such as 5S, SMED, Kaizen, etc.P&L management experience.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Language, Math, and Reasoning Ability:Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, drawings, set-up sheets, travelers, procedure manuals and government regulationsSpeak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimalsDraw, analyze and interpret data into graphical representations, such as a bar graph or pie chart.Dealing with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situationsComputer Skills:Must be proficient using a PC and Microsoft Suite ProgramsWith a dedication to excellence and fairness in all our practices, Allor Solutions is your trusted partner in talent acquisition and career advancement.