Regional Operations Director

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Our client is a global Tier 1 in the automotive industry and is looking for a Regional Operations Director for one of his business unit. Location is flexible in the US.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for production facilities across the region with the managing budget and controlling expenses.

• Direct Management of the plant managers at manufacturing facilities to ensure that production

results are achieved within established benchmarks.

• Own the regional manufacturing KPIs and performance.

• Work closely on Continuous improvement actions and projects to help advise plant performances.

•Meet customers’ needs and established financial benchmarks.

• Ensures standards for product quality, equipment, and operator performance are

maintained and that cost-effective technology is used to maximize production.

• Develops, monitors, and reports on operating costs within functional areas.

• Supports and Advises plant managers on labor issues including safety, security

PROFILE REQUIRED

•Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field. MBA a plus.

• Minimum of 10 years manufacturing and/or operations experience. Plant experience/Multiplant responsibillity is a must

• Strong Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results

• Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 1–3-year time span.

• Strong Management ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

• Technical Manufacturing skills: Lean Manufacturing techniques, Kaizen, Process Improvement, freight and distribution, materials management, and production scheduling.

Strong customer orientation and a good financial acumen.

• Willingness to travel