Director of Manufacturing and Operations - Americas

As the Director of Operations and Manufacturing - Americas, you will be responsible for the following:

• Direct manufacturing engineering and operations across the Americas, achieving financial goals through cost savings, quality enhancements, lean practices, integration of acquisitions, and strategic outsourcing.
• Create and implement operational strategies by evaluating industry trends, defining key performance metrics, and refining production and customer service models to align with corporate objectives.
• Set clear goals and performance indicators across engineering and operations, ensuring accountability at all leadership levels.
• Promote a culture centered on safety, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency, ensuring consistent, on-time performance across all sites.
• Lead initiatives in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma to streamline workflows, control inventory, and uphold top-tier quality standards.
• Manage capital investments, budget planning, and operational initiatives to reduce cost fluctuations and meet performance targets.
• Lead and develop a high-performing manufacturing engineering team, standardizing best practices, processes, and inspection protocols.
• Facilitate smooth production launches for new products by defining manufacturability standards and establishing clear operational guidelines.
• Cultivate team growth through coaching, targeted development plans, and fostering an environment that supports employee engagement and skill-building.
• Oversee safety programs, facility upgrades, and 5S efforts, while managing material flow, shipping/receiving, and equipment maintenance processes.
• Track operational performance, implement corrective actions when needed, and drive ongoing process improvements for sustained excellence.

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