Stoneridge
Director of Operations, Americas
Stoneridge, Novi, Michigan, United States, 48377
Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.
Position Summary
The Director of Operations, Americas will lead Stoneridge’s “relentless pursuit toward ideal state world class operations” (Safe Workplace, Defect Free, Zero Waste, on Demand, One by One). The role will have strategic and tactical responsibility for implementing manufacturing strategy and strategic operational goals to exceed customer expectations for product quality, cost and delivery, efficiency, optimizing production levels and driving operational excellence.
Major Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for manufacturing operation activities across the Americas regionCreate and implement best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, and procedures to aid and improve business performanceEnsure that manufacturing strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of safety, quality, the operations budget, and the site Key Performance IndicatorsDrive Key Performance Indicators across all sites in the AmericasEvaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunitiesFormulate and recommend manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operationsParticipate in the operations short-term and long-range planning and budget developmentUnderstand the future growth and development of Stoneridge’s business and align the operational capabilities within the region for the most cost-effective support of the marketEstablish strategy and best practices for staff to ensure achievement of overall business objectivesWork with the Manufacturing team to translate site strategy into specific annual performance goals and departmental objectives including KPI’sCompare the plants’ performance to best-in-class operations and define improvement plans where necessaryIdentify opportunities for reduction in scrap and improved quality performance, both internal and deliveredEnsure world-class performance in plant safetySupport and promote lean manufacturing concepts and continuous improvementProvide leadership, coordination and coaching to the team, ensuring they are trained enabling them to achieve the operational and financial metrics within their areas of responsibilityQualifications
An undergraduate degree is required, preferably in an engineering discipline. A Master's Degree in engineering, operations, or business is a plusMinimum of 15 years of progressive operational leadership experience, preferably including experience within the automotive industryDemonstrated ability to transform a diverse mix of operations into world class performance levels, including the implementation of systems and processes which support consistent quality, delivery and costProven ability to articulate and execute on commitments in order to meet projected goalsCustomer-focused and results-orientedProven interpersonal skills with a collegial, team-oriented style. An assertive individual with the capability to lead and develop peopleThe experience, judgment, confidence, and presence needed to establish rapport and credibility with leadership teamProven ability to teach, mentor and coach while driving resultsGood verbal and written communication skillsStrategic, yet understanding of the importance of tactical executionOutstanding analytical skills, with strong planning and problem-solving abilitiesExperience and/or Certification in applying Six Sigma, Black Belt, Shainin Red X and other proven Practical Problem Solving methods preferredStoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
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Position Summary
The Director of Operations, Americas will lead Stoneridge’s “relentless pursuit toward ideal state world class operations” (Safe Workplace, Defect Free, Zero Waste, on Demand, One by One). The role will have strategic and tactical responsibility for implementing manufacturing strategy and strategic operational goals to exceed customer expectations for product quality, cost and delivery, efficiency, optimizing production levels and driving operational excellence.
Major Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for manufacturing operation activities across the Americas regionCreate and implement best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, and procedures to aid and improve business performanceEnsure that manufacturing strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of safety, quality, the operations budget, and the site Key Performance IndicatorsDrive Key Performance Indicators across all sites in the AmericasEvaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunitiesFormulate and recommend manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operationsParticipate in the operations short-term and long-range planning and budget developmentUnderstand the future growth and development of Stoneridge’s business and align the operational capabilities within the region for the most cost-effective support of the marketEstablish strategy and best practices for staff to ensure achievement of overall business objectivesWork with the Manufacturing team to translate site strategy into specific annual performance goals and departmental objectives including KPI’sCompare the plants’ performance to best-in-class operations and define improvement plans where necessaryIdentify opportunities for reduction in scrap and improved quality performance, both internal and deliveredEnsure world-class performance in plant safetySupport and promote lean manufacturing concepts and continuous improvementProvide leadership, coordination and coaching to the team, ensuring they are trained enabling them to achieve the operational and financial metrics within their areas of responsibilityQualifications
An undergraduate degree is required, preferably in an engineering discipline. A Master's Degree in engineering, operations, or business is a plusMinimum of 15 years of progressive operational leadership experience, preferably including experience within the automotive industryDemonstrated ability to transform a diverse mix of operations into world class performance levels, including the implementation of systems and processes which support consistent quality, delivery and costProven ability to articulate and execute on commitments in order to meet projected goalsCustomer-focused and results-orientedProven interpersonal skills with a collegial, team-oriented style. An assertive individual with the capability to lead and develop peopleThe experience, judgment, confidence, and presence needed to establish rapport and credibility with leadership teamProven ability to teach, mentor and coach while driving resultsGood verbal and written communication skillsStrategic, yet understanding of the importance of tactical executionOutstanding analytical skills, with strong planning and problem-solving abilitiesExperience and/or Certification in applying Six Sigma, Black Belt, Shainin Red X and other proven Practical Problem Solving methods preferredStoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
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