Director of Operations, Thermal Engineered Materials

Unifrax I; City of Tonawanda (NY); In loco; USD 140.000 - 210.000; Tempo pieno

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Alkegen seeks a Director of Operations to oversee a network of manufacturing facilities and drive profitability, throughput, and customer satisfaction across the business unit.

The role focuses on EBITDA growth, cost management, capital planning, operational excellence, and the development of Plant Managers and leaders for future growth. Strong English communication and leadership within a matrix organization are essential.

Competenze

• Key Requirements: drive EBITDA at each plant and for the business unit; manage cost within the unit and at each plant; develop strategies to increase capacity and throughput; develop Plant Managers and other leaders within the unit; optimize working capital; drive OTIF to world class levels; drive quality levels; optimize capital expenditures within the network.

Mansioni

• Drive Profitable Growth: Analyze business decisions through a strong financial lens to drive profitability and sustainable growth.
• Create Alignment and Accountability: Establish and communicate a clear vision and strategic direction for Plant Managers and site leadership teams.
• Build Strategic Partnerships: Influence and collaborate within a matrixed organization to drive business performance.
• Enhance Organizational Talent: Build a highly engaged, high-performing organization and coach employees to strengthen leadership capabilities.

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Job Requirements

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world's leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we're delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry's most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

The Operations Director directly manages a group of manufacturing facilities within a business unit and reports directly to the Senior Director of Operations. Key requirements for the job include: a) driving EBITDA at each plant and for the business unit as a whole b) managing cost within the business unit and at each plant c) developing strategies to increase overall capacity and throughput within the business unit d) developing Plant Managers and other leaders within the business unit for future growth within the company e) optimizing working capital within the business unit f) drive OTIF to world class levels to enhance the customer experience g) drive quality levels to optimum levels to ensure customer satisfaction h) optimize the use of capital expenditures within the network to support the overall mission of the company.

This position may play a part in due diligence for mergers and acquisitions as well as the integration of acquired companies within Alkegen. In addition, this role identifies and develops strategies for plant consolidations, supply chain optimization, inventory control and capacity increase across the Business Unit.

Key Requirements

• driving EBITDA at each plant and for the business unit as a whole
• managing cost within the business unit and at each plant
• developing strategies to increase overall capacity and throughput within the business unit
• developing Plant Managers and other leaders within the business unit for future growth within the company
• optimizing working capital within the business unit
• drive OTIF to world class levels to enhance the customer experience
• drive quality levels to optimum levels to ensure customer satisfaction
• optimizing the use of capital expenditures within the network to support the overall mission of the company

Responsibilities

Drive Profitable Growth

• Analyze business decisions through a strong financial lens to drive profitability and sustainable growth.
• Demonstrate broad business acumen across products, markets, sales, operations, and financial performance.
• Manage budgets, P&L, capital investments, ROI, and EBITDA performance.
• Utilize strong analytical skills to evaluate opportunities, mitigate risks, and optimize results.
• Drive achievement of both short-term and long-term financial objectives.

Create Alignment and Accountability

• Establish and communicate a clear vision and strategic direction for Plant Managers and site leadership teams.
• Gain organizational alignment and ensure effective execution of business strategies.
• Lead the successful integration of acquisitions to maximize business value and operational performance.
• Manage complex business challenges and balance multiple priorities effectively.
• Oversee P&L performance, cost controls, and operational results across the business unit.
• Balance immediate business needs with long-term growth and sustainability objectives.
• Evaluate potential acquisition targets for operational effectiveness and financial viability.
• Maintain strong English communication skills to support leadership at all organizational levels.

Build Strategic Partnerships

• Serve as a role model for Alkegen's Core Values and leadership principles.
• Demonstrate urgency, accountability, and sound judgment in achieving business objectives.
• Lead innovation initiatives by translating ideas into actionable business results.
• Influence and collaborate effectively within a matrixed organization.
• Build strong internal and external networks to drive business performance.
• Lead by example, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Effectively communicate across all levels of the organization and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and the ability to work successfully across global teams.
• Champion innovation and inspire stakeholders to pursue new opportunities and growth initiatives.
• Foster an entrepreneurial mindset and a shared sense of purpose throughout the organization.

Enhance Organizational Talent

• Build and sustain a highly engaged, high-performing organization.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent across the business.
• Coach and mentor employees to strengthen leadership capabilities and career development.
• Drive a results-oriented performance culture and address performance gaps when necessary.
• Develop leadership talent across functions, disciplines, and cultures.
• Motivate teams to achieve business objectives while supporting employee growth and engagement.

Key Competencies

• The Director of Operations candidate:
• Is a consistent role model for the Alkegen Core Values.
• Demonstrates excellent process management and change management skills.
• Drives Lean operating principles at all facilities within the business unit
• Ensures the maintenance and operability of capital equipment within the business unit
• Conducts regular audits of all plants within the business unit to ensure Alkegen operating standards are being met.
• Drives a culture of safety within all plants in