Operations Site Leader

Overview

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Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. Standex Electronics is a worldwide market leader in reed switch-based sensor solutions and custom electro-magnetic components, including magnetics products.

• Establish and monitor manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality and financial goals are achieved.
• Oversee and participate in the recruitment, hiring, and training of manufacturing staff.
• Work to reduce and eliminate barriers to improve cost and scheduling performance, with emphasis on top-line growth and bottom-line execution.
• Demonstrate commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with managers, directors, and direct labor, collaborating to accomplish shared goals.
• Promote a positive working environment with emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
• Continue the lean journey by implementing transformational plans and maintaining disciplined sustainment.
• Act as a change agent while balancing historical knowledge and knowing when to push the organization.
• Establish objectives and actions to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Estimate risks and apply risk mitigation techniques.
• Select, develop, and evaluate employees to ensure efficient operation of the plant.
• Support new product introductions, drive throughput and efficiency improvements, and material cost reductions.

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or mechanical engineering (or similar).
• Experience with managing a P&L in a high growth segment.
• 8-10 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry, with strong exposure to Lean Management, Documentation, and Kaizen activities.
• 3 years of managerial experience in a High Mix Low Volume Manufacturing setup or high-speed manufacturing.
• 3 years of experience in new product launches and/or phased gate processes.

• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen Philosophy. Positive, proactive, and systematic problem solving.
• Trusted professional credibility, capable of working independently.
• Ability to work in a team under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable with analytical methods and process-focused thinking.
• Lean improvement techniques;
  Green Belt or Black Belt certification is desired.
• Result orientation and attention to detail with good execution and follow-up.

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.