Director-Production Operations

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid.

Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner

• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) On-Site

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $182,820 - $242,178.2. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training.

This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Are you passionate about Production Operations? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Director - Production Operations, Fabrication. In this role, you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.

S&C is the specialist in high-voltage switching, protection and control, providing products for the electric power industry since 1911. The Director - Production Operations, Fabrication oversees the fabrication function within the Switch Gear Value Stream. This individual is part of the Switchgear leadership team reporting to the VP - Production Operations Switchgear and will be a key decision-maker. They are required to be a strategic thought partner with a hands‑on attitude and maintain management operating plans and visual floor management systems.

The Director must have experience in change management, solid problem‑solving skills, the ability to give constant attention to detail, a desire for accountability, the ability to coach, and excellent communication and organizational skills. Finally, this individual must have a proven record of team member development to align with our Career Framework.

• Develop operating plans and budgets to support the strategic vision for fabrication within the Switchgear Value Stream.
• Develop efficiency and promote quality management practices and disciplines to support the corporate quality vision.
• Promote safety awareness and housekeeping and investigate and report on safety incidents.
• Accountable for operational expenses with the expectation of delivering on-budget targets.
• Implement process improvements in Assembly, Metal turning, cutting & forming, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Welding, and Powder Paint Finishing that ensure high quality, safe, and efficient production as S&C's Metal Enclosed Gear products continue to grow.
• Create and drive a positive work environment, building on the Job Relations best practices deployed throughout the leadership team.
• Maintaining a high level of on‑time shipments to both internal and external customers.
• Empower managers to achieve weekly, monthly, and annual targets in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Cost, and Human Development.
• Take ownership of the function's KPI's. Create, maintain, and report out on production status through solid visuals such as KPI boards. Report out to executive leadership on performance and progress towards strategic goals.
• Coaching and mentoring direct reports in Problem Solving and other LPS/CI activities.
• Responsible for decisions regarding hires, promotions, corrective action and terminations.
• Serve as a change agent by influencing, communicating and institutionalizing a culture of simplification, standard…