Director of Milling Excellence

Keeley Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeley Construction is seeking a Director of Milling Services to lead and optimize milling operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. The role requires strategic leadership, deep milling expertise, and the ability to manage budgets and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will supervise a milling team, drive process improvements, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards while fostering a safe and productive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in milling operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of milling processes, equipment, and technologies.
• Proven track record of driving operational excellence and implementing process improvements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality standards in the milling industry.
• Leadership experience in a unionized environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and direction to the milling team.
• Oversee all aspects of milling operations, including scheduling, production planning, and equipment maintenance.
• Identify opportunities to improve milling processes and enhance product quality.
• Develop and manage budgets for milling operations, implementing cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Recruit, train, and mentor milling personnel to develop a high-performing team.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate activities and achieve organizational objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety regulations; prepare and present regular reports on milling operations and project updates.

Skills

Leadership

Operational excellence

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Milling equipment

Job description

Keeley Construction is seeking a Director of Milling Services to lead and optimize milling operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. The role requires strategic leadership, deep milling expertise, and the ability to manage budgets and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will supervise a milling team, drive process improvements, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards while fostering a safe and productive work environment.