Director of Operations.

Feintool Tennessee, Inc. is a precision metal-stamping manufacturer of automotive parts.

Summary of Function:

Management of Feintool’s manufacturing departments at Feintool Tennessee and coordination with other functional departments to achieve the goals and guidelines established by Feintool U.S. Operations.

• Responsibility for the manufacturing management of the Tennessee facility.
• Coordination of Feintool Tennessee manufacturing activities with other functional areas.
• Personally, and collectively for the manufacturing departments, present an image to the marketplace of high quality, workmanship and capability.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Management of all Tennessee manufacturing departments including equipment maintenance.
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies that align with the company’s overall goals and objectives.
• Monitor production processes to ensure efficiency, productivity, and profitability targets are consistently met or exceeded.
• Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure that manufactured products meet or exceed customer expectations and industry standards.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, industry standards, and quality management systems, such as IATF/ISO certifications.
• Development and management of a continuous improvement culture focusing on quality and cost improvements.
• Assure proper staffing of each functional area to support production needs.
• Maintain customer contact for production issues.
• Maintain cost controls for manufacturing operations.
• Administration of and participation in various staff, facility and production meetings.
• Assure that the proper and necessary manufacturing resources are in place to provide maximum efficiency of operation.
• Establish manufacturing and quality goals and expectations.
• Monitor operational performance: develop plans, goals and improvement opportunities.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and support to the team.

Required Skills:

• Strong leadership and management abilities, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and implement effective solutions.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing manufacturing strategies that drive operational excellence and achieve business objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and practices within the manufacturing industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Educational Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, business, or related field

Experience Requirements:

• 8-10 years in a manufacturing environment
• 8-10 years in a management position
• Strong track record of successfully managing large-scale manufacturing operations, preferably within a complex operation.
• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes, technologies, and best practices.