Director of Operations (AR)

Keytronic is a team-based, supportive environment where everyone is able to feel encouraged and supported. We provide opportunities for growth through seminars, certifications, on-the-job training, and career advancement. Our team and employees are proud of our product diversity and team environment. We have a very clean production environment and area with A/C. We are an international company where you will do something different every day in our fast-paced work environment, but we are always finding ways to create something new and be innovative

We encourage you to apply for this position if you enjoy being challenged, working in a dynamic work setting, and being a part of a team that creates products that drive our world, while providing an innovative workplace with deep camaraderie, compelling product diversity, and resources to build your career.

Keytronic provides competitive salaries and benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, and 401K. We also have a company provided wellness program because we care about the wellbeing of our employees inside and outside of the workplace. We organize volunteer opportunities, company activities, and all-employee meetings to show we value our employees and the community around us!

JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Operations directs and oversees the plant day-to-day operations, typically through subordinate operations managers. Implements operational policies, objectives, and initiatives. Responsible for executing operating plans and tactics to attain short and long term financial and operational goals. Costs, quality, delivery and safety metrics are all critical metrics that need to be a focus of improvement to exceed Company and Customer expectations.  Ability to lead and motivate the workforce through hands-on involvement and proactively solve problems regardless of the issue and responsibility.  Must be a creative thinker who builds a strong team for long term success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

• Full P&L Responsibility for the site
• Develops and established the supporting organizations groups and established the duties and responsibilities for positions having direct reporting relationship.  Select major members of the department: interpret the companies’ objectives and policies in terms of duties and responsibilities.
• Develops and establishes standards of performance in key result areas as operation, utilization, and development of employees, operating efficiency, physical and financial resource and profitability. Assures that corrective action is taken where necessary or desirable.
• Directs the establishment of manufacturing process and standards, the resolution of manufacturing problems and the maintenance of production, and test facilities to meet established quality standards.
• Directs the facility, materials, purchasing, quality, engineering, program management, human resource and plant maintenance operations.
• Levels labor load consistent with production sales orders, provide adequate work facilities and equipment.
• Keeps staff thoroughly informed on the progress of major projects, changes, profitable and improvements.
• Assists in Marketing and Customer efforts as required.

OTHER FUNCTIONS: 

• Performs other duties when required that are outside of normal job duties.
• May be asked to assist in other duties to ensure production needs are met in a timely manner.

SUPERVISION GIVEN/RECEIVED: Directly supervises employees to meet corporate objectives in manufacturing.  Directs various technical disciplines in the performance of their duties.  Establishes a successful organization that meets customer requirements while creating an environment of advancement for direct reports.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Five to ten years’ experience in general business.
• Experience negotiating contracts in a cost competitive market.
• Strong leadership skills; ability to deal and relate to people at all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated with demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound written and oral communication skills; must be able to write and understand routine reports, follow oral and written instructions, and speak effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and work with diverse groups of people.
• Must have knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment and be familiar with commonly used email, Internet, word processing, databases and spreadsheets.
• Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential situations and materials. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Experience in Contract Manufacturing and EMS industry

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Advanced Degree in Leadership, Sales, Materials or Operations Management.
• Experience in advanced manufacturing, contract manufacturing, and/or EMS industry.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.  The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.