Director (Operations)

Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG), part of RPM International Inc., unites industry-leading building envelope solutions manufacturers, service providers and trusted brands-including Tremco, Nudura, Dryvit, Willseal, Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. and Weatherproofing Technologies Canada-to deliver comprehensive, integrated building systems. With operations spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, India and Latin America, Tremco CPG has a global presence supported by regional businesses and distributors who understand local market needs for commercial, industrial and residential construction and restoration projects.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Lead people and change management initiatives (including technology systems) across multiple manufacturing locations. Develop and implement long and short-term strategies to meet key performance indicators, continuous improvement initiatives, and Lean manufacturing practices. Ensure safety and operational excellence at all assigned locations with evidence-based manufacturing data and metrics. Regularly travel to assigned sites (currently 5 individual locations within a 5-mile radius of each other) to manage teams and processes, provide financial oversight, and execute growth initiatives in support of annual plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive a safety-first culture.

• Develop processes, strategies, and budgets to meet company goals, especially those related to safety, productivity, product specification, quality standards, on time delivery, lead time, and scrap reduction.

• Lead, direct, and oversee all aspects of people leadership, manufacturing operations and infrastructure for assigned facilities.

• Take prompt corrective action when necessary to bring manufacturing performance in line with plans and governing standards.

• Plan, direct, control, implement, evaluate, monitor, and forecast budgets and cost of sales at each facility to achieve financial objectives. Ensures continued financial viability through sound fiscal management, preventative service maintenance and capital expenditure planning.

• Collaborate with senior leadership, operational leaders/peers, and management teams to refine and implement the lean transformation strategic plan.

• Drive operational growth through current and future products with an emphasis on streamlining operations and driving productivity throughout assigned plants.

• Operate collaboratively and cross-functionally to establish and drive working capital improvement programs, optimize planning and scheduling, reduce work-in-process levels, and improve overall inventory turns.

• Continuously address and resolve manufacturing constraints to achieve 100% on-time delivery.

• Ensure the execution of Lean concepts including but not limited to Kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping, GEMBA walks, KPIs, business statistics etc.

• Approve and direct the implementation and maintenance of safety and operating policies.

• Establish quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the company''s efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; identify opportunities for improvement.

• Provide leadership and coaching to ensure a well-trained, motivated, and goal-oriented workforce driven to attain objectives and satisfactory performance in accordance with established policies and programs.

• Coach and develop team members in personal accountability, root cause corrective action, interpersonal communications, and company procedures and policies.

• Provide effective leadership by being actively involved and developing a broad and deep knowledge of strengths, opportunities, customers, products, geographic challenges, workforce, etc.

• Build bench to ensure growth and succession. Assesses capacity and resources to forecast current and future needs.

• Clearly define and communicate goals, key objectives, and metrics as well as new directives, policies, or procedures.

• Project a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community; lead by example.

• Provide regular performance updates to senior leadership.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering, operations, business, or closely related discipline.

• Master's degree in business administration, manufacturing or engineering preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

• Minimum of 10+ years of manufacturing experience; 7 years' operations management experience; 3 years' multiple facilities experience required.
• Experience in cost reduction, Lean manufacturing principles or other continuous improvement methodologies, design for manufacturability, project management and team building.
• Experience in budgeting, fiscal management, and strategic planning/execution.
• Extensive and diversified background in fabrication and/or chemical manufacturing preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification and/or Lean Manufacturing Certification preferred.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in work-flow processes, value stream efficiency, and systems-thinking.

• Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of Lean principles and continuous improvement tools with a thorough understanding of the DMAIC methodology.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to form opinions based on data aggregation. Ability to analyze complex requirements, identify key phases and workstreams, evaluate improvements and drive them to closure.

• Well organized, clear, rational, and analytical approach to problem solving and planning using tools like Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication, listening and interpersonal skills to work with different management levels.

• Goal-oriented with proven record of self-motivation, achievement, and continuous improvement.

• Strong people management, development and team building skills. Ability to hold staff accountable and set appropriate targets.

• Superior diplomacy skill with the ability to build consensus/agreement and work across departmental boundaries to solve problems and accomplish organizational goals.

• Remains calm under pressure and develops creative and pragmatic solutions; willing to look for/explore new solutions or methods.

• Applies a variety of field related concepts, best practices, and procedures in leading state-of-the-art, LEAN operational initiatives and strategies.

• Leverages extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Extensive experience with ERP systems and Microsoft productivity tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Track record of effectively leading an organization with a complex array of operations and leveraging strengths across areas.

• Excellent project management skills.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Flexibility to travel to multiple Tremco locations throughout North America occasionally. Will travel to assigned facilities within a 5 mile radius daily.

WORK LOCATION: Onsite at our manufacturing facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, and lift up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

The base salary for this role starts at $150,000 and progresses based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.

The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.