We have an opportunity for an experienced Director of Operations to join our Senior Management Team and report directly to the CEO. The right person will help to shape our manufacturing strategy with a focus on Quality, Accountability and Lean principles.
Who we are
We are an innovative manufacturing company that focuses on growth and technology and enjoys having fun along the way. We have built an extensive and loyal customer base spanning aerospace, electronics, and automotive with significant involvement in the global expansion of the battery industry. We work with many of the major tech companies as well as brands such as Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, Meta, Google, and Harley Davidson.
Responsibilities
- Participate in Strategic Planning and Company goal setting as a member of the Senior Management Team
- Drive a Lean culture and operational improvements in our 50K sq foot facility in Acton MA
- Optimize Supply Chain Management with defined metrics and goals around cost & working capital decreases and on-hand availability for production
- Streamline handoffs between work centers that include metal fabrication, electrical, refrigeration, assembly, and test procedures
- Work closely with the software and R&D teams to assure proper integration of technology into our units
- Develop and manage KPI’s and/or OKR’s for reporting teams
- Continue to develop team member training programs on core competencies and participate in regular evaluation of staff
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree required
- 8 - 10 years of experience in operations; preferably in a manufacturing / industrial / electronics background.
- Experience with mechanical and electrical engineering on manufacturing new product design, BOM structure, continuous improvement, cost reduction, and quality improvement
- Experience with creating, implementing and maintaining metric based evaluations
- Lean & Six Sigma training a plus
Skills/Abilities You Will Have
- Understanding of precision mechanical assembly processes, machining processes and mechanical tolerances, electro-mechanical system assembly and test
- Continuous process improvement, and ongoing process optimization and cost reduction
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, including history of good working relationships with both engineering and sales
- Excellent technology, verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
*Associated Environmental Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
*Applicants must have the ability to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship, now and in the future.