Directs manufacturing activities to ensure maximum quality is delivered safely, efficiently, and on-time. Responsible for oversight of estimating and sales functions. Develops, maintains, and improves metrics monitoring performance and attainment of objectives and key results. Collaborate with leadership to ensure reliable and timely launch and ongoing supply of products to the marketplace. Responsible for all aspects of the budget for the productions operations group; including capital and expense planning, resource forecasting, and cost reductions, as necessary. Participates in the strategic planning process (including the Sales & Operations Planning process) and develops long-range plans to meet business profit and growth objectives. Develops, reviews, and implements strategies and actions resulting in continuous improvement in safety, product quality, product delivery, productivity, material utilization, customer service, workforce diversity, quality of work-life, and lower manufacturing and production costs. Ensures robust security procedures and training are in place, and that operations are following compliance as required by legislation and policy. Supports cultural improvements and programs that are sustainable and employee engagement driven. Manages staff selection, performance, and development, to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations.
