Director of Finishing Operations - Stow, United States - Mactac North America

Description

Position Summary

Lead the management and execution of Finishing Operations for all Mactac Distribution Centers (DC's) and contracted Distribution Centers (CDC's). This includes creating a future vision for finishing operations, optimizing the Mactac finishing network for service performance, cost, and inventory, and overseeing daily management of DC performance.

Scope:

Manages all Mactac Distribution Centers and contracted finishing partners, which includes responsibility for approximately $12MM operating budget, 5.5MM in contracted finishing services, $4.5MM FG inventory, and direct and indirect reports of approximately 140 people.

Key Responsibilities

• Acts as a safety leader. Creating a culture of safety is Mactac's number one priority Ensures compliance to and/or with all Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, practices and regulations.
• Direct and monitor the performance of assigned personnel to ensure we achieve our service commitments to customers as well as our strategic deliverables and financial targets. Drive a relentless focus on quality and champion key continuous improvement initiatives.
• Must possess a strong orientation towards servicing our customers in everything they do, since the finishing operations are the last touch point before customer delivery
• Must work effectively with the Plant Managers, Customer Service Manager, Coating Scheduler, Logistics Manager, Director of Engineering, Sourcing, Finance, Sales/Marketing, and IT on the development and execution of daily and long term objectives, to include financial impacts. This includes being a catalyst for change and change management.
• Develop and administer systems, policies, initiatives and procedures to continuously improve efficiencies, capabilities, reporting, analysis and human capital.
• Develop and execute finishing operation strategies, such as network optimization, leadtime reduction, and inventory controls
• Develop and manage department budgets.
• Establish FG inventory targets for all Mactac DC's and contract finishing partners
• Manage capacity across Mactac assets by building and/or utilizing models.
• Optimize slitter scheduling productivity in concert with manufacturing locations.
• Leads the network optimization transformation, including capacity management, for assigned DC's
• Partner with Sales/Marketing to manage aged FG inventory and implement inventory control processes
• Ensures performance, cost, inventory and machine efficiency associated with all Mactac service offerings working with operations and the commercial teams.
• Develops and facilitates the implementation of best-in-class processes
• Change agent - brings innovation, excitement, collaboration and cohesiveness into the department.

Scope:

• Decision Impact: Company
• Department Responsibility: North America Finishing Operations
• Budgetary (P&L) Responsibility: Yes
• Direct Reports: Yes
• Indirect Reports: Yes
• Physical Requirements: Work is conducted nearly entirely in an office environment. Hearing, eye, and foot protection are mandatory when entering the plant, and provided.
• Management Responsibilities Level: Mentor / Coach / Leader
• Reports to: VP of Operations
• Location: Stow, OH (Close proximity to Akron, OH & Cleveland, OH)
• Travel: up to 50%

Selection Criteria:

• Education:
  • Bachelors' Degree required. Emphasis in Materials Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, Sciences, Math, or Engineering preferred.
  • Post-graduate degree in Materials or Operations Management desirable.
  • Working experience with 6 Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, ISO, cGMP, or similar experience and certification strongly preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience with supply chain-related activities - production control, inventory management, and procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to drive for higher performance through excellent leadership, organizational, communication (including active listening), analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be a team player and mobilize others to initiate change and build momentum for change.
  • Strong strategic abilities to envision where the company needs to go and facilitate how to get there within the department.
  • Ability to communicate and effectively work through conflict with personnel, creating an atmosphere of respect, collaboration and teamwork.
  • Ability to stay current on market information and understanding market dynamics.
  • Ability to empower and motivate to move the department forward
  • Ability to identify problems and pursue solutions with balanced risk
  • Ability to work within and map complex multiple chains of cause and effect
  • The ability to handle confidential, sensitive and proprietary information.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of Mactac production
  • Demonstrated ability to work successfully in team situations requiring ability to develop and implement visionary initiatives across departments.
  • Excellent judgment and decision making ability (weighing costs and benefits)
  • Ability to read and understand financial reports and statements
  • Proficient in using the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
  • Demonstrated ability to proficiently supervise and coordinate diverse departmental interests with corporate strategies.

Contacts

Internal

• The Executive Team, the Plant Managers, Customer Service Manager, Coating Scheduler, Logistics Manager, Director of Engineering, Sourcing, Finance, Sales/Marketing, IT

External

• Frequent contact with both direct and indirect suppliers of Mactac.
• Potential contact with the Mactac customer base if required by Sales and/or Marketing.

Other:

• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Relocation Eligible: Eligible for Relocation

What You'll Love About Us:

• Learning & Development: Tuition assistance available along with an internal training budget. Get with a hands-on company, in a fast-paced environment where you can have the runway to make change.
• Rest & Relaxation: 10 paid holidays off per year on top of a generous vacation policy.
• Great company culture: Work for a company that genuinely values work/life balance. We also have a give back mentality with participation in a variety of community activities & events.
• Health Benefits: Medical with HSA options, Dental, and Vision starting day one for you and your family. Gym on-site as well.
• Prepare for the Future: Competitive 401(k) with company match.

Disclaimers:

• The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
• It is the policy of Mactac that all employees are employed at the will of Mactac for an indefinite period and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, employees may terminate their employment at any time and for any reason.
• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.