Director of Operations

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.
From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.
With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.
Whether driving locomotives, powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm, Nidec electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis. With over 1,000 employees in the Americas, we are moving forward with technology to solve our customers’ electrical power needs for both prime and backup generation needs as the industry’s leading manufacturer.

Job Description

Shift: 1st Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Work Location: On-site (Mankato, MN)
Start Salary: $144,110 - $230,577
Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

At Nidec, we prioritize our team’s well-being and success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you both personally and professionally. These are the great benefits we offer, with additional perks and programs available to enhance your overall experience with us.

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective from your first day.

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best-in-class company match of 100% on the employee’s first 6% with an additional 3% employer contribution to support your financial future.

• Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays. 

• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.

Position Objective:

Oversees our organization’s daily business activities in the North Mankato facility.  Responsible for managing resources, developing and implementing an operational plan and charged with the execution of procedures in support of the plan. Regularly evaluates organizational efficiency and recommends/makes necessary changes to maximize staff and operational productivity. Understands the needs of the company and provides overall leadership and direction to employees in alignment with those needs.  Charged with ensuring the safe and efficient performance of the facilities, employees and operations through the implementation of manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports Nidec / Nidec Power America’s strategic objectives.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide a safe and environmentally sound production facility for the company and its employees
• Encourage and lead the continued implementation and development of participatory management and employee involvement within the facility
• Work with staff / employees on a continuous basis to develop, refine and promote improvement of individual / team capabilities and interpersonal skills
• Manage the efforts of plant staff, directly and indirectly, to provide leadership to functional areas on a day-to-day basis. Managerial areas include; materials, manufacturing engineering, maintenance, environmental, and manufacturing
• Meet organizational goals for safety, production volumes, quality and cost efficiencies
• Coordinate the budgeting and forecasting for the facility (operating and capital) consistent with division and corporate objectives
• Provide timely and thorough reporting to management on all aspects of the operation
• Ensure efficient operations with focus on continuous improvement in all areas
• Define, implement and measure operational policies and guidelines for the organization
• Work with the human resources department to create job descriptions, hire competent personnel and oversee employee training programs
• Work with the human resources department to develop and implement staff evaluations
• Coordinate with departmental heads to develop financial plans and ensure company-wide compliance
• Focus on the company's revenue margins and conduct budget reviews to maximize profit creation
• Participate in / oversees client support activities
• Manage procurement and resource allocation

Experience/Skills:

• Mastery of Lean / Continuous Improvement Tools and Deployment
• 10 + years of experience within manufacturing with 5 or more years managing multi-functional departments  
• Experience with capital budgets and capital projects
• Change agent that comprehends the cultural component
• Advance Problem Solving and Facilitation Skills
• Global Manufacturing Perspective

Education:

• BS Degree in Engineering, Business Management or equivalent

Additional Job Details

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Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.