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Cornerstone Building Brands · 5 hours ago

Director of Engineering Operations - Metal Solutions

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. The Director of Engineering Operations will plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of the engineering organization, focusing on improving performance, productivity, and efficiency through effective strategies and methods.

Building MaterialManufacturingReal Estate

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop operational KPIs and proactively monitor and manage metrics with focus on productivity, labor cost, and asset management

Build and maintain engineering workload/capacity planning to allocate the right resources across brand segments for project execution

Develop a global approach to ensure the right mix of global, contractor, and domestic resources aligns with organization targets and strategy

Establish performance goals and budgets for the engineering organization in alignment with business strategy

Develop and maintain a robust operating rhythm for reporting KPIs, tracking improvements, and identifying areas of opportunity

Develop mitigation plans as needed to offset risks to goals and commitments

Recommend and implement initiatives for continuous improvement of engineering productivity

Collaborate across functions to ensure alignment with business needs and financial goals of the organization

Analyze, forecast, and manage purchases of supplies, software, tools, and equipment

Prepare annual engineering operating budgets and manage operational cost controls

Lead cost-out efforts and drive the engineering organization to achieve the operating plan

Facilitate communication of business information across the organization and within brand segments

Oversee vendor management activities and ensure supplier performance aligns with engineering and business needs

Drive quality management practices across engineering processes and deliverables

Lead development and maintenance of Power BI dashboards to visualize operational and performance data

Manage engineering headcount planning, including staffing models, forecasting, and workforce optimization

Facilitate transparent and consistent communication between leadership, peer functions, and engineering teams to ensure alignment and informed decision-making

Prepare and deliver operational updates and performance reports to executive leadership

Qualification

Operations managementProcess improvementEngineering disciplinesProject managementFinancial principlesSix Sigma certificationPrimavera P6PowerPoint proficiencyExcel proficiencyInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skillsLeadership skills

Required

Experience in industrials, manufacturing, and/or building products a plus

Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management

Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices

Knowledge of project management principles and practices

Solid knowledge of engineering disciplines, process design tools, and procedures

Background in process improvement; Six Sigma certification a plus

Familiarity with Primavera P6 a plus

Strong understanding of engineering team operations and needs

Able to interface effectively across all levels of the organization

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Clear and effective oral and written communicator

Strong business acumen with interpersonal and leadership skills

Skilled in developing and delivering presentations to senior management

Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Master's degree a plus

10 years of experience in engineering, construction, manufacturing, or related fields

5 years of leadership and operational management experience

PMP or equivalent certification a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1

PTO

Paid holidays

FSA

Life insurance

LTD

STD

401k

EAP

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

Training

Professional development

Company

Cornerstone Building Brands

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Cornerstone Building Brands provide complete building solutions for the residential and commercial markets. It is a sub-organization of Fortify Building Solutions.

Founded in 2018

Cary, North Carolina, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.cornerstonebuildingbrands.com/

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