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Milacron · 11 hours ago

Senior Director, North America Operations

Batavia, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the plastic technology and processing industry. The Senior Director, North America Operations will develop and implement operational strategies, manage site leadership teams, and drive performance metrics to ensure compliance and enhance customer satisfaction.

IndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical EngineeringPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingProduct Design

Hiring Manager

Amelia Pardue

Responsibilities

Maintain full site responsibility for the Afton, McPherson, Mt Orab, and Atlanta US facilities

Functional responsibility for assembly, manufacturing, warehouse, and facilities maintenance

Identify overall business needs and develop strategic plans to satisfy those needs

Monitor the business performance throughout the year and initiate corrective actions where necessary to ensure the NA operations meets defined goals through metrics and common/best practices

Recruit, develop, and mentor site managers and key operational staff

Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Ensure standardized processes and policies are implemented and maintained across all locations

Drive operational efficiencies through systems improvements, automation, and lean practices

Deliver customer satisfaction by continuous development and improvement in on-time delivery

Manage and optimize site budgets, P&Ls, and cost structures

Collaborate with finance to ensure accurate forecasting and resource allocation

Establish, track, and report on KPIs for all sites (e.g., safety, lead time, costs, OTD, quality, productivity)

Analyze operational data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and best practices

Maintain a customer-centric approach by regularly evaluating service quality across sites

Implement initiatives to enhance satisfaction, retention, and brand loyalty

Monitor the business performance throughout the year and initiate corrective actions where necessary to ensure the NA operations meets defined goals through metrics and common/best practices

Qualification

Operations managementLean manufacturingMulti-Site ExperienceLeadership skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

8+ years of progressively responsible experience in operations management roles

Bachelor's degree with engineering or business related focus

Previous experience leading and managing world class machine shop and low volume, high mix assembly operations environment

Strong working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and Operational Excellence principles

Technical understanding of the design and manufacturing of highly engineered industrial products will be highly beneficial

Solid leadership and matrix team management skills

Experience upgrading teams, processes and systems coupled with effective problem-solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Multi-Site Experience is Essential

Company

Milacron

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Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution, and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the plastic technology and processing industry.

Founded in 1995

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, IND

5001-10000 employees