Position Summary
Accountable for all operations within a division to achieve the results identified by the corporate WIN Strategy and long-term strategic plan. Leads a team of empowered employees to continuously meet and exceed customer expectations. Provides leadership for operation employees. Coordinates cross-functional activities that may include any or all of the following: Sales & Marketing, Design Engineering, Applications Engineering, Inventory Control and Production. This position is directly responsible for manufacturing operations and oversight of plant management and is expected to interact with current and prospective customers, Sales Representatives & Distributors and all levels of divisional personnel.
Responsibilities

To profitably grow the business and achieve Value Stream, Business Unit, Division and Corporate goals monthly, quarterly and annually. Works with current and potential customers to promote and leverage company technologies, systems, products and services.

Establishes and maintains premier customer service.

Leads strategy deployment for the operation concentrating on Lean Initiatives and Sales growth. Leads Manufacturing, Engineering, and Sales/Marketing functions to ensure operational efficiency and economy.

Accountable for driving Lean Initiatives throughout the operation to ensure they are fully embraced and implemented.

Ensures the operation has adequate inventory, production control scheduling, shipping/receiving logistics.

Develops a budget plan and manages operation within budget constraints.

Maintains familiarity with competitive environment within geographical area of responsibility.

Represents the operation at the Business Unit and Division levels.

Provides leadership by promoting team concepts, coaching, counseling, retaining, mentoring, training, talent management, and individual development. Drives a culture of accountability and results through strategy deployment and effective performance management.
Qualifications
Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in a technical or business discipline is required; an MBA is desirable.

Minimum of five years experience in Manufacturing or Engineering.

Minimum seven years operations experience with budgetary and P&L responsibility (e.g. Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Engineering Manager).

Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities using effective problem solving / resolution skills and a team focus.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to effectively and persuasively present information to management, customers, and employees.
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