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Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Year after year, our team continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry. We're just getting started. To learn more about our story click HERE.

The Director of Operations (Strategy & Advanced Manufacturing) is responsible for leading global strategic operations and advanced manufacturing initiatives for new & existing products across the global manufacturing footprint.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of operations project leaders to set manufacturing strategies for new and existing products globally to support the growth of the business.
• Own strategy and perform make vs make vs buy analysis to determine ideal manufacturing locations.
• Work with cross functional team to identify, prove out and lead implementation of advanced manufacturing initiatives.
• Evaluate manufacturing footprint and ensure adequate space planning to support future growth.
• Identify and lead implementation of global processes and systems needed to successfully manufacture products across multiple sites globally.
• Lead evaluation and strategy on what processes we invest in vertical integration vs source to ensure a competitive advantage.
• Communicates, both verbal and written, to assure all groups are working toward the goal of timely project completion.
• Consistently visualizes entire scope of a project with very little guidance.
• Regularly makes presentations of project status.
• Identify project risks and implement risk reduction plans.
• Interacts with cross functional team both internal and external to achieve project goals.
• Vital to be extremely organized and detailed-oriented.
• Possess a high sense of urgency and deliver information in a timely manner.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Operations Management or technical field.
• Graduate studies preferred in business areas such as Project Management, Finance, Marketing, or Organizational studies.
• Formal project management training preferred.
• Minimum 10 years operations or manufacturing experience. Proven experience with operations financial analysis and models (i.e. Make vs Buy, standard costing, capex).
• Experience leading factory setups, product transfers (local & international) preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as stamping, machining, heat treating, printing, forging, painting, injection molding, automated assembly are a strong plus.
• Experience successfully managing medium-high complexity projects.
• Excellent problem identification and resolution skills.
• Results driven and deadline orientated. Ability to manage projects to aggressive schedules and results.
• Ability to handle fast paced, and agile culture. Ability to adapt to constant change and competing priorities
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software including Microsoft Project.