Stella-Jones Corporation
Regional Director of Operations (Manufacturing)
Stella-Jones Corporation, Whitmire, South Carolina, United States, 29178
Company Overview:
Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber, and industrial wood products across the continent. Stella-Jones is headquartered in Montreal, employs 3,000 people across 50 locations in Canada and the United States, and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. To learn more about the company, visit us at:
Stella-Jones Website .
Position Overview: The Director of Operations is responsible for leading manufacturing operations across six Stella-Jones utility pole plants within a four-state region, including Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. This strategic leadership role focuses on driving operational excellence, optimizing plant performance, and aligning production processes with the company’s broader business objectives. The Director ensures that manufacturing strategies are executed efficiently, fostering a culture of safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement. This position plays a key role in long-term operational planning, resource allocation, capital investment strategies, and talent development across the region.
Principal Responsibilities:
Formulates and implements manufacturing policies and programs to maintain and improve the competitive position and profitability of the operations. Drives a strong health and safety culture that is compliant with regulations and engages employees to effectively decrease injury rates. Ensures all locations comply with environmental, health, and safety regulations. Develops, monitors, and reports on operating costs relative to budget. Communicates circumstances that may cause significant budget overruns and identifies ways to lessen the impact on the overall budget. Develops and executes the annual capital plan. Partners with Plant Managers and Human Resources to continually evaluate opportunities to enhance and improve teamwork, especially within the plant leadership teams at each location. Communicates clear expectations to direct reports and holds them accountable to those expectations. Contributes to and helps build a culture where Stella-Jones employees are engaged and excited to come to work. Identifies and develops leaders at all levels within the span of control. Develops and maintains vendor relationships where there are opportunities to leverage multi-plant agreements/partnerships. Ensures optimal utilization of the network of treating plants. Identifies, monitors, and improves key performance indicators within the span of control. Partners with plant managers and leaders from other functional departments to identify site-specific opportunities and translate those into action plans and goals. Promotes best-in-class housekeeping at all locations. Rapidly communicates to the Vice President of Operations any significant challenges or failures that may pose a risk to the business. Participates in the development, modification, and execution of company policies. Ensures that the business is operated to the highest standards in line with the mission statement and values. Frequent travel is required. Performs other related duties as assigned. Management duties include supervision of exempt and/or non-exempt staff, conducting performance evaluations and improvement plans, approving paid time-off (PTO), assigning or delegating work, providing on-the-job training, giving guidance to staff, taking disciplinary action, and interviewing candidates for open positions. Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Qualifications:
15+ years of overall experience in the manufacturing industry required. 5+ years of Plant Manager experience in an industrial manufacturing environment required. Experience in the wood products manufacturing industry required. Multi-plant (regional) management experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of industry’s rules and guidelines. Knowledgeable in cost reduction and implementing best practices. Experience with developing budgets and writing business plans. Working knowledge of data analysis and operation metrics. Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with experience identifying and developing leaders. Analytical ability with experience performing data analysis and developing operation metrics. Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Employee Benefits: As a Stella-Jones team member, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including: Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from. Several company-paid benefits including: Dental and Vision coverage. Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies. Long-Term Disability Coverage. Access to a robust employee assistance program. Competitive compensation. Annual bonus program opportunity. 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred). Career advancement opportunities. Ability to purchase Company stock. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Stella-Jones Website .
Position Overview: The Director of Operations is responsible for leading manufacturing operations across six Stella-Jones utility pole plants within a four-state region, including Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. This strategic leadership role focuses on driving operational excellence, optimizing plant performance, and aligning production processes with the company’s broader business objectives. The Director ensures that manufacturing strategies are executed efficiently, fostering a culture of safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement. This position plays a key role in long-term operational planning, resource allocation, capital investment strategies, and talent development across the region.
Principal Responsibilities:
Formulates and implements manufacturing policies and programs to maintain and improve the competitive position and profitability of the operations. Drives a strong health and safety culture that is compliant with regulations and engages employees to effectively decrease injury rates. Ensures all locations comply with environmental, health, and safety regulations. Develops, monitors, and reports on operating costs relative to budget. Communicates circumstances that may cause significant budget overruns and identifies ways to lessen the impact on the overall budget. Develops and executes the annual capital plan. Partners with Plant Managers and Human Resources to continually evaluate opportunities to enhance and improve teamwork, especially within the plant leadership teams at each location. Communicates clear expectations to direct reports and holds them accountable to those expectations. Contributes to and helps build a culture where Stella-Jones employees are engaged and excited to come to work. Identifies and develops leaders at all levels within the span of control. Develops and maintains vendor relationships where there are opportunities to leverage multi-plant agreements/partnerships. Ensures optimal utilization of the network of treating plants. Identifies, monitors, and improves key performance indicators within the span of control. Partners with plant managers and leaders from other functional departments to identify site-specific opportunities and translate those into action plans and goals. Promotes best-in-class housekeeping at all locations. Rapidly communicates to the Vice President of Operations any significant challenges or failures that may pose a risk to the business. Participates in the development, modification, and execution of company policies. Ensures that the business is operated to the highest standards in line with the mission statement and values. Frequent travel is required. Performs other related duties as assigned. Management duties include supervision of exempt and/or non-exempt staff, conducting performance evaluations and improvement plans, approving paid time-off (PTO), assigning or delegating work, providing on-the-job training, giving guidance to staff, taking disciplinary action, and interviewing candidates for open positions. Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Qualifications:
15+ years of overall experience in the manufacturing industry required. 5+ years of Plant Manager experience in an industrial manufacturing environment required. Experience in the wood products manufacturing industry required. Multi-plant (regional) management experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of industry’s rules and guidelines. Knowledgeable in cost reduction and implementing best practices. Experience with developing budgets and writing business plans. Working knowledge of data analysis and operation metrics. Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with experience identifying and developing leaders. Analytical ability with experience performing data analysis and developing operation metrics. Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Employee Benefits: As a Stella-Jones team member, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including: Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from. Several company-paid benefits including: Dental and Vision coverage. Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies. Long-Term Disability Coverage. Access to a robust employee assistance program. Competitive compensation. Annual bonus program opportunity. 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred). Career advancement opportunities. Ability to purchase Company stock. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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