Director of Operations | Manufacturing

Qualified Professional and Technical; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualified Professional Technical Group has been engaged to locate an exceptional General Manager of Operations to lead our client's team near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role focuses on operational excellence, cost control, and strategic execution in a world leader of process controls and automation.

The Director of Operations will oversee day-to-day manufacturing activities, drive process improvements, manage budgets and CAPEX, and ensure compliance with NFPA 86 and OSHA standards while

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Deep knowledge of automation, controls, sensors, and PLCs.
• 10+ years of experience in the Heat Treat industry.
• Familiarity with industrial furnace design and automation systems.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and KPI management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate with Presidents of Operations and Sales & Services as needed.
• Create initiatives and policies to minimize expenses.
• Develop and execute the company's business plans.
• Lead change initiatives and implement new processes.
• Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures.
• Set goals for performance and growth.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are followed.

Skills

Automation & controls

Sensors

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting & forecasting

KPIs

Education

BS Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Industrial furnace design

Automation systems

PLC

Job description

Director of Operations | Manufacturing

Job Type: Direct Hire

Location: Greater Milwaukee Area, WI

Compensation: $150,000 to $160,000 Base Salary + 10% Management Bonus

The Qualified Professional Technical Group has been engaged to locate an exceptional General Manager of Operations to lead our client's team near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our client is a world leader in industrial process controls and automation in the heat treatment and combustion markets. They Develop and supply process control instrumentation, sensors, and digital solutions critical to safe, accurate, and repeatable thermal processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations
• Collaborating with President of Operations and President of Sales & Services as needed
• Create business initiatives, operation strategies and policies often related to minimizing expenses
• Communicating business strategy and policy to employees and delegating projects
• Participate in the development and execution of the company's business plans
• Change agent, who spearheads new initiatives
• Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures
• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth
• Enforce policies that promote company culture and vision
• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication
• Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
• Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them
• Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change
• Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of the company to ensure continuing operations, or to increase productivity
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and CAPEX for approval
• Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems
• Understand international standards, NFPA 86, OSHA, EPATravel domestically and international as required
• Maintain high level of integrity and commitment to quality and safety

Qualifications / Experience Required

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Must have in depth understanding of automation and controls, sensors, and PLCs’
• Prefer 10+ years of experience in the Heat Treat Industry
• Familiarity with industrial furnace design, controls, and automation systems
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams
• Experience in strategic planning and execution, especially in the area of engineering and manufacturing
• Ability to develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and KPIs