Director of Manufacturing Operations

Manufacturing Operations Manager Onsite role located in Indianapolis, IN. Job Summary The Manufacturing Operations Manager provides leadership to manufacturing operations supervisors, leads teams, and is accountable for both short and long‑term functional strategies and operational direction of departments. This role champions the Barry‑Wehmiller Truly Human Leadership approach, measuring success by the impact on co‑workers and team members. Daily & Weekly Tasks Responsible for execution and conformance to the schedule of sub‑contracted Assembly or Sub‑Assembly work. Coordinates Manufacturing, Engineering, and Shipping efforts and reports statuses daily. Communicates applicable Key Performance Indicator statuses through various forums to all levels of leadership and constituents. Promotes an environment of teamwork and ensures necessary systems are in place to confirm alignment of plant operations across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Inventory teams. Verified labor hours are accounted for accurately for Project Accounting. Supports procurement process of materials and other equipment to achieve schedules or improve shop performance. Supports daily, weekly, and monthly skill and safety training. Attends company‑level meetings regarding scheduling, project financials, and staffing; ensures plans align with company plans and strategies. Contributes to the plant Gemba and Continuous Improvement efforts. Leadership Responsibilities Demonstrate vital leadership behaviors (employee‑centered and value‑based) of the Barry‑Wehmiller Truly Human Leadership model. Drive the manufacturing teams’ culture of participation and collaboration with subordinate leadership. Understand how to develop an organizational culture that can support the strategies and plans of Alliance and Barry‑Wehmiller. Possess strong people skills, emotional intelligence, and can develop supervisors and lead difficult conversations with employees. Manage, review, and evaluate the performance of manufacturing team and leads through the BW Elevate/Performance Cycle program. Work with Plant Manufacturing leadership to manage the appropriate shift skill matrix by assessing team member skill levels and identifying, planning, and executing employee training. In coordination with Human Resources (CPD), approve candidates, subordinate leaders’ interview for hires, develop or approve training plans, deliver performance evaluations, administer disciplinary actions, and terminate employees as warranted. Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Safety Responsibilities Partner with Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator/Manager to improve worker safety; coordinate programs essential to safe manufacturing procedures and work environment; enforce PPE standards. Champion Gemba activities with extended leadership teams to review project status, target‑to‑improve project status, housekeeping level, team CI suggestion board, HAZCOM maintenance, or other work categories that support improved KPIs. Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase output, safety, resource consumption, or other business drivers. Support company schedule or margin goals through identifying, planning, requesting resources, quality, or continuous improvement efforts. May be asked to perform other duties at a lower or higher level of proficiency or not related to this classification on occasion. Responsible for planning and implementing best‑practice processes to reduce variability, improve flow, increase velocity, and achieve operational excellence. Champion and lead change with a wide variety of initiatives across the operational area of the business. Enhanced the quality system by building quality into the operations processes versus through inspection. Supervisory Responsibilities Fulfills supervisory responsibilities following the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees. Planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems. Qualifications Education and Certifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business administration. Project Management credentials such as PMP or similar. A Lean Six Sigma green belt or black belt is preferred. Experience and Skills 10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing. Physical Requirements Travel less than 10%. Work occasional evenings and weekends to meet deadlines. Sit or stand at a desk or computer for extended periods. Move about the office and factory with occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs., bending, and reaching. Occasional pushing or pulling, reaching overhead, and gross and fine manipulation. Dial, hear, and respond to telephone calls and inquiries. Communicate effectively (visually and verbally) with internal and external contacts. The requirement is daily attendance on the job for a full, continuous work schedule. Barry‑Wehmiller is an equal‑opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. This organization uses E‑Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre‑employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments. #J-18808-Ljbffr