Plant Operations Leader — Lean & Continuous Improvement

DP World; Olive Branch (MS); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

DP World seeks an experienced operations leader to drive performance across manufacturing, logistics, and warehouse functions. You will lead a salaried team and guide hourly workers toward future readiness while upholding safety, quality, and cost targets.

Key responsibilities include lean program execution, annual productivity planning, and active participation in ISO management reviews to ensure compliance and continuous improvement across the plant and local community initiatives.

Competenze

• A college or university degree related to manufacturing is preferred and /or MBA.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible operational leadership experience in logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, or comparable environments, including at least three years managing managers or site leadership teams.
• Job experience in a Tier 1 operation is beneficial.
• A production, materials and quality control background compliment skill set.

Mansioni

• Ensure that customer expectations are met and/or exceeded within the confines of company guidelines
• Quarterly presentations to customer senior management relative to our scorecard and initiatives
• Participate in customer invited meetings e.g. 9:30 am to support Customer strategic objectives
• Communicate with the customer and demonstrate initiatives supporting continuous improvement
• Meet company objectives with respect to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale and Environment
• Quarterly presentations to senior management of DP World re Plant objectives and initiatives
• Establish 5 year / contract life business plan, annual budgets and ensure targets are met
• Local initiatives to ensure plant progression in all regards
• Plan and execute the concepts of lean manufacturing
• Ensure the plant plans and executes productivity tasks on an annual and ongoing basis
• Prioritize activities associated with the elimination of waste in all aspects of our operations
• Continue to build a stronger salaried team capable of leading the hourly workforce into the demands of the future
• Improve employee relations and morale through participation of personnel from the shop floor and instill behavioral discipline
• Improve communication throughout the organization and at all levels
• Work with the business development and account management group to identify business opportunities within the capabilities of the plant and local area
• Ensure the plant participates in all activities surrounding potential business and future profitability
• Ensure the plant is always in a state that maximizes its appeal to outsiders and potential customs
• Ensure that DP World is a positive force within the community and considered to be a good employer
• Increase the exposure of DP World in a positive light to maximize our opportunity for future growth
• Work with other suppliers and industry focus groups in the local community to learn from their experiences and adapt accordingly
• Participate as an active member of the management team in supporting ISO 14001 and ensuring that their direct reports abide by these processes and operating work instructions
• Drive, Attend and participate in both ISO TS 16949 and ISO 14001 management review

Formazione

Manufacturing degree

MBA

Descrizione del lavoro

DP World seeks an experienced operations leader to drive performance across manufacturing, logistics, and warehouse functions. You will lead a salaried team and guide hourly workers toward future readiness while upholding safety, quality, and cost targets.

Key responsibilities include lean program execution, annual productivity planning, and active participation in ISO management reviews to ensure compliance and continuous improvement across the plant and local community initiatives.