Director of Site Operations

SUMMARY:

The Director of Site Operations is responsible for the planning and execution of operational functions including but not limited to manufacturing, assembly, materials, logistics and paint. This leader is responsible for achieving key performance indicators of safety, quality, performance, and financial targets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop the strategic goals and objectives for the modifications and rebuilds that are aligned to the organization’s overall vision.

• Budget and manage cost by developing standard procedures that maintain daily operational expenses within budget allowance while continuing to focus on cost reduction measures.    

• Manage the overall P&L and preparing accurate monthly financial forecasts.

• Work directly in collaboration with aftermarket sales on project scope accuracy to ensure customer expectation and financial targets are achieved.   

• Utilize processes such as (NET) risk assessment (OMS) opportunity management system to establish the best possible project outcome.

• Provide leadership needed to ensure effective utilization of team members and equipment.

• Ensure that project schedules are aligned with customer requirements, facility capabilities and internal capacity.

• Manage established manufactured methods to ensure that quality standards and performance metrics are maintained.

• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus.

• Monitor daily operations and proactively take corrective action as needed.  

• Work cross-functionally with other aftermarket leaders to implement Life Cycle Support initiatives and with new equipment leaders to stay aligned on commercial and new product development initiatives.

• Oversee the identification, prioritization, and execution of continuous improvement opportunities to drive step changes, increase overall operational effectiveness and support proactive and measurable process improvement results to ensure consistency and standardization of best practices and tools.

• Work with the Quality team and leaders to address QIR’s with solid containment, root cause, and permanent corrective action.

• Align people, processes, measurements, standards, and efforts across disciplines with a primary focus on safety, delivery, quality, and cost.

• Grow and develop team members in alignment with corporate and divisional expectations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in operations, engineering, business, or another related field with 10 years of experience and at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Experience in organizing, planning, and executing large-scale projects from the envisioning and assessment stage to implementation.

• Experience working with senior leaders during times of organizational change and transformation.

• Proven experience defining KPIs, managing reporting and showcasing data-driven results around overall business management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Strong business knowledge with a proven ability to use communications to drive business strategy.

• Demonstrated organizational leadership for building a strong performing team that can drive results.

• Excellent team building and change management skills, and the leadership skillset to recruit, train, coach, and mentor team members.

• Ability to travel by air or car

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Drives Vision and Purpose – Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.

• Balances Stakeholders – Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.

• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

• Plans and aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

Provides leadership and direction to leaders and team members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer

• Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about occasionally

• Lift, move or otherwise transfer items up to 30 lbs. occasionally

• Occasional exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards

• Travel by air or car occasionally