Manufacturing Operations Leader

Daikin-Applied; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401K retirement plan with employer‑m­|

Paid time off and holidays

Paid sick time

Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months

Job summary

Daikin Applied seeks a Director of Operations in Staunton, VA to lead manufacturing operations with a focus on cost, quality, and on-time delivery. You will drive strategic planning, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure safe, compliant operations in an onsite setting.

The role requires a 4-year degree and 10+ years in related manufacturing, including 6+ years of people leadership, with a track record of optimizing resources and processes.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience.
• 6+ years of people leading experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains manufacturing operations plans, covering labor, costs, backlogs, quality.
• Shapes product strategy and R&D input for new and emerging products.
• Sets production and quality standards, budgets, and delivery data for orders.
• Guides manufacturing process planning, staffing, materials, subcontractors, and tooling.
• Ensures costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
• Coordinates with Engineering, Purchasing, Materials, and other functions to optimize resources.
• Reviews reports and communicates results to executive management.
• Defines roles and staffing to meet business objectives.
• Develops plant policies and ensures compliance with company and regulations.
• Drives organizational development to optimize labor and equipment utilization.
• Oversees production scheduling aligned to sales and plant capacity.
• Maintains safety programs and a productive union relationship.
• Manages supervisors by setting goals and performance reviews.

Skills

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Daikin Applied seeks a Director of Operations in Staunton, VA to lead manufacturing operations with a focus on cost, quality, and on-time delivery. You will drive strategic planning, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure safe, compliant operations in an onsite setting.

The role requires a 4-year degree and 10+ years in related manufacturing, including 6+ years of people leadership, with a track record of optimizing resources and processes.