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The Toro Company · 4 hours ago

Senior Director Operations - Ditch Witch

Noble County, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$195K/yr - $244K/yr

10+ years exp

The Toro Company is a leading manufacturer in the underground pipe and cable market, and they are seeking a Senior Director of Operations to lead the overall Perry plant operations. This role involves ensuring production objectives are met, developing strategic plans, and managing financial accountability while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

CommercialIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery Manufacturing

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring the achievement of production objectives at the lowest cost, consistent with quality standards and delivery requirements

Implements initiatives in alignment with strategic plan and provides a clear sense of direction and focus

As a member of the Construction Group Operations Leadership team, helps develop and implement strategic plans for the operations team

Develops and maintains a facility 'long range' plan to include strategies, goals, action plans, and measurements

Lead the overall plant operations by partnering with Human Resources, Finance, Lean, Quality, Safety, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment with the company's strategic goals

Ensure the achievement of production objectives at the lowest cost, consistent with quality standards and delivery requirements

Develop and maintain a facility long-range plan, including strategies, goals, action plans, and measurements

Accountable for the plant P&L; develop and recommend plant capital and operating budgets

Enforce safety and work rules, maintain housekeeping standards, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

Drive Lean transformation and Continuous Improvement initiatives and develop systems and processes that track and optimize performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Cash

Lead talent management processes, including performance reviews, headcount planning, development plans, and talent reviews

Maintain a strong and effective community relations program

Qualification

Lean Enterprise deploymentManufacturing site leadershipProduction objectives managementMaterials requirements planningBudgetingStrategic planningSafetyCompliance knowledgeTeam building skillsOralDecision-making skillsInterpersonal skillsWritten communication

Required

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business; Masters or MBA a plus

A minimum of ten (10) years' experience in various functional areas of manufacturing

A minimum of five (5) years' experience as a manufacturing site leader with demonstrated performance improvement preferred

Deep experience and knowledge of Lean Enterprise deployment and transformation

Good understanding of materials requirements planning, and general systems is a must

Build-to-stock and build-to-order durable goods manufacturing knowledge/experience is a must; broad-based process experience in assembly, fabrication, machining, welding, and painting is desirable

Knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)

Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise

Knowledgeable of safety, quality, delivery, cost (productivity), cash (inventory) and stewardship processes

Ability to create accountability and to lead by example

Strong team building, followership, decision-making and people management skills

Must have strong oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work closely and productively with subordinates, peers, and leadership