What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Industrial Operations position at Polygon Company?
Description
The Director of Industrial Operations (DIOP) is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functions of the Industrial Manufacturing division. The DIOP will develop and execute on strategies to better direct safety, production, and quality initiatives within the Industrial manufacturing division.
Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintain and promote a safe and efficient work environment by ensuring all health and safety regulations are followed.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Develop and maintain a positive workforce that meets the company values.
- Act as a mentor among production team members to create a professional and driven workforce.
- Report issues regarding safety, production, quality, maintenance, or personnel problems up the chain of command.
- Manage a team of manufacturing staff, including hiring, training, and professional development.
- Develop long-term operational strategies and communication plans to improve safety, quality, productivity and employee engagement.
- Work closely with senior management to report on operational performance to meet company objectives.
- Collaborate and work closely with other departments, such as engineering, sales, finance, and supply chain, to identify and implement process and quality improvements in a safe and efficient manner.
- Manage the workflow and coordination of the manufacturing environment, including materials and equipment to meet production targets in an efficient manner while minimizing defects, scrap, overtime, and costs.
- Review and manage budget and resources.
- Lead and develop the production managers to improve in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and morale.
- Coordinate and direct activities of the production department and set its priorities.
- Develop and implement lean manufacturing process improvements to improve quality, efficiency, and capacity.
- Assist in company/plant planning through department budget preparation, expenditure recommendations, and workforce forecasting.
- Perform other activities as needed or assigned.
- Commitment to uphold Polygon’s Core Values: Customer Committed – Customer Centered, Excellence, Pride & Passion in Our Work, Integrity Without Compromise, Care for Our Community.
Education & Training
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or business-related field preferred.
Knowledge & Experience
- Must have at least 5 years of related manufacturing experience and at least 5 years of experience in management and supervision.
- Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook.
- Experience in preparing and interpreting various metrics and reports.
- Experience in leading an organization of 100 or more employees with a proven track record of employee development.
Skills & Abilities
- Self-disciplined and self-motivated.
- Passionate about leading people.
- Detail-oriented.
- Ability to work well in building relationships and a team player.
- Ability to lead a team and improve areas of quality, safety, delivery, productivity, costs, and morale.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to create and present information to leaders.
Working Conditions
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, associate is regularly required to sit, stand, stoop, climb, walk, use hands, talk, and hear for a minimum of eight (8) hours per shift.
Hours / Shifts
Varies depending on customer needs.