Head of Operations & Business Management

Silent-Aire, a division of Johnson Controls, is a global leader inOriginal Equipment Manufacturer(OEM) dedicated to providing custom solutions for data center customers. Our product line includes large-scale equipment such as air handling units and modular data centers. We pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and delivering tailored solutions to meet our clients' unique needs.

Silent-Aire USAManufacturing Facility, Gilbert, AZ

You will be responsible for the strategic direction, leadership, and overall administration of plant operations overseeing staffing and productionof multiple departments or value streamswhile effectively and efficiently overseeing the development and direction of the production team to drive the growth ofthroughput, revenue, and the quality of goods produced in the facility. You will also be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, vendors, departmentmanagers and ensuring the integration of strategic plans within the plant facilities.

Hold daily production meetings(Tier DailyMgmt)and meet regularly with department heads/business unit leaders; facilitate resolution of issues/problems between business units and/or departments.

Responsible for appropriate shift configurations, labor allocation, and staffing levels to meet production targets of the facility with production efficiency drive to 82% or greater.

Recruit and hire staff as well as handle terminations and performance management.

Back-up designatefor the plant and facility operations such as security, access control, fire prevention and protection, preventative maintenance, and janitorial services.

Develop and implement new business strategies for creating or improving processes and procedures to improve performance.

Manage the morale in the facility by setting and demonstrating a strong business ethic for dealing with employees, suppliers, and customers by using and following our Core Values.

Enhance and develop policies, procedures, and service systems to meet the goals of the facility.

Participate, review, and approve plans for the control of planned output, material efficiency, engineering effectiveness, human resources, and budget planning.

Responsible for plant housekeeping and driving 5-S implementation and mindset.

Analyze and report on the plant’s daily, monthly, and annual key performance indicators(KPIs)and industry trends to determine the operational activities of the company and ensure accountable to optimum performance.

Implement strategies around improving the financial performance of the department.

Monitor daily production targets and revise production plans when targets are off track to ensure the plant meets the monthly production target of units for on time delivery and financial goals.

Ensure that all reporting employees adhere to company policies and procedures with a high level of professionalism.

Perform all duties in accordance with Johnson Controls and Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Occupational Health and Safety Act(OSHA), Regulations, and Code.

5+ years’ previous management experience in a construction, engineering, or manufacturing environment with proven leadership abilities

Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on plant and business processes

Possess a clear and solid understanding of personnel policies, practices, procedures, and other operational issues faced by the organization

Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills

A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills

A sense of teamwork and community

Experience in managing third-party service providers

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Knowledge of local and federal regulations includingOSHA/ADOSHand Employment Standards Code

Strong customer service orientation

University degree or diploma in related field

Training and knowledge of Six Sigma techniques, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing

Director of Plant Operations

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