The Shyft Group · 1 day ago
Director of Operations
Bristol, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expThe Shyft Group is the North American leader in specialty vehicles, including last-mile delivery vans, work trucks, and motorhome chassis. The Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all operational aspects of a manufacturing facility specializing in the production of walk-in vans, providing strategic leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing.
AutomotiveManufacturing
Responsibilities
Ensure customers receive timely commitment dates and that the organization meets or exceeds expectations (cost, quality, delivery)
Work with team members to develop the future state value stream map and manage the plans to achieve it, as documented in a project plan
Support integrating operations data with the customers to provide end to end visibility to status and completion
Manage new product launches, to ensure all deliverables are met to support a successful production ramp while meeting the needs of the clients (quick turn with quality)
Meet with value stream functional leaders regularly, identifying problems, solutions, and action plans, thereby creating a culture of continuous improvement with a learning organization leading to meeting all goals and objectives set by the enterprise
Create a culture that stops to fix problems to get quality right the first time
Ensure that standardized work/processes are followed, countermeasures implemented, and area of responsibility is compliant with all requirements
Create the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment at all levels to drive measurable results
Develop, implement, and monitor department budget and manages expenses within approved budget constraints
Instill and maintain a positive can-do team atmosphere
Ensure direct reports provide effective cross-training for employees, including backups, to ensure continuous levels of required support
Develop, maintain, and communicate the results of the KPIs so all stakeholders are aware of performance and issues; all information is visual and obvious to the enterprise and ensures no problems remain hidden
Develop and maintain an effective organization through the selection, training, and motivation of all personnel
Manage the production reporting to ensure accurate information flow for labor, inventory accuracy and manufacturing costs
Develop and maintain a positive relationship with customers, fellow leaders, employees, and departments that support the manufacturing process
Continually improve processes by investigating changes in manufacturing methods by evaluating technological developments, investigating feasibility of new equipment and techniques, and providing dependable cost estimates and supporting financial analysis
Stay up to date on overall activities of the team, identify problem areas and take corrective actions
Other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or business management
Ten years' experience leading in a fast pace, multi-task, complex manufacturing environment
Exceptional leadership and team development skills required
Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
Innovative team player
Intermediate computer skills are required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong analytical skills
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Sound judgment with the ability to make timely, and sometimes difficult, decisions
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Basic competence in subordinates' duties and tasks
Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
Ability to understand all safety requirements and cautions
Preferred
Master's degree
Benefits
Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care
Company
The Shyft Group
The Shyft Group is a specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly, and upfit for the commercial, retail, and service specialty vehicle markets.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-12-16Acquired
1984-06-22IPO
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Colin Hindman
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