Operations Director

Job Description:

WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool, our most valued resource is our dedicated team of employees - employees |who work with a passion to be the best and have an unparalleled pride in their work and in the Milwaukee brand. We know that the only way to sustain growth and success is to value each person within the organization that's why we invest in an individual's growth and development from day one.

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

The Director of Operations for Milwaukee Tool will develop and execute the global operational strategy that supports the manufacturing growth, new product roadmap, and overall requirements of the business unit.  In close partnership with the cross functional teams, this leader will increase operational excellence, improve manufacturing processes, and play an integral role in driving continuous improvement.

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: 

• Establish manufacturing strategies, footprints, maintenance & facilities, and operations needed to support business growth and customer requirements effectively and efficiently. 
• Identify gaps and work alongside with Manufacturing Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing to optimize processes, systems, technologies, and flow through the entire value stream of the operations to drive productivity, reduce costs and lead times and increase quality.
• Identify and establish technical capabilities that achieve productivity and quality expectations of product for existing and future roadmaps.
• Establish, monitor, and report overall operations performance by site.
• Drive culture of continuous improvement in all areas of the operations and across the organization.
• Collaborate with New Product Development teams to ensure Operations pro-actively support launches.
• Build and develop a high energy, talented operations team. Encourage open employee communication and engagement via development, training, and performance management.
• Ensure close communication and coordination with Cross-Functional teams across Milwaukee team.
• Vital to be extremely organized and detailed-oriented.
• Possess a high sense of urgency and deliver information in a timely manner.
• Modeling and driving the Milwaukee culture. 
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a technical field.
• +10 or more years of strong progressive management experience in Manufacturing Operations and +5 or more years of direct factory management.  Multiple site experience preferred.
• Written and verbal communication and collaboration skills in an executive setting. Ability to establish rapport and credibility.
• Excellent problem identification and resolution skills.
• Ability to handle fast paced and agile culture. Ability to adapt to constant change and competing priorities.
• Results driven and deadline oriented
• Experience with international work, factories, and teams.

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have: 

• Solid understanding of manufacturing and engineering applications and practices.
• Proven experience in training and utilizing Value Stream Mapping and employing other Lean tools to optimize processes and teams.
• Track record to drive improvements and efficiencies.
• Proven track record of strategic short and long-term planning, Profit and Loss (P/L), and Quality Systems Regulations (QSR).
• Demonstrated strong business judgment and decision-making skills with the ability to identify, prioritize, and articulate highest impact initiatives.
• Advanced English

Please submit resume in English.