Director of Operations
Job Overview
The Director of Operations leads all resources and activities related to the production of trailers within a region. Production areas include cutting, welding, painting, assembly, and shipping/receiving. Functional areas include Plant Leadership, Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Materials Management and Maintenance. This individual will work in partnership with the Senior Operations Leadership Team to redefine how this business operates and architect an operational growth plan to take the business to the next level. Ultimately the goal is to positively impact the overall culture of the organization.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide oversight and leadership to production units to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets. Establish and administer production KPIs to ensure business needs are achieved.
- Build a world class team of operational leaders. Develop direct staff and ensure personnel objectives are aligned with organizational goals.
- Work collaboratively with the cross functional levels of the organization to develop a transformation growth strategy.
- Meet or exceed budgets as well as other key financial manufacturing performance goals.
- Drive continuous improvement activities and lead Lean transformation initiatives.
- Other responsibilities, as needed
Key Leadership Capabilities
- Ability to analyze P&L and balance sheet to achieve financial objectives.
- The successful candidate will exhibit the following leadership capabilities:
- Functional Expertise
- Drive for Results
- Strategic Thinking
- Change Leadership
- Collaborating & Influencing
- Building Teams
Education – Experience Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
- 10+ years’ operations management experience in a discrete manufacturing environment, with a strong track record of success
- Pedigree Lean training and enterprise-wide transformation experience. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Toyota Production System methodologies such as: Process Flow Mapping, Value Stream Mapping, 5S/Visual Factory, A3 Development and Management, TPM, SMED, Standard Work, Process Problem Solving, Built In Quality, Just In Time, Kaizen/Continuous Improvement, Hoshin Kanri (SD, X Matrix), and Lean ROI
- Ability to communicate and obtain followership for a compelling strategic vision
- Ability to quickly analyze, interpret and recommend solutions to key stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate effectively to direct and motivate team and others,
- Multisite experience a Plus
- Ability to travel 50% of the time
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
- 10+ years operations management experience in a discrete manufacturing environment
- Pedigree Lean training and enterprise-wide transformation experience (Toyota Production System methodologies: VSM, 5S, A3, TPM, SMED, Standard Work, Kaizen, Hoshin Kanri, JIT, Built In Quality)
- Ability to analyze P&L and balance sheet to achieve financial objectives
- Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate a strategic vision and obtain followership
- Ability to quickly analyze, interpret and recommend solutions to key stakeholders
- Ability to communicate effectively to direct and motivate teams
- Multisite experience
- Ability to travel 50% of the time
What We Do
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, LLC is the leading manufacturer and retailer of professional-grade open utility trailers and truck beds in North America. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Mount Pleasant, Texas, the company provides high-quality trailers, parts, and supplies through a network of over 600 dealers. Their mission is to manufacture built-to-last trailers that instill confidence on the job.
