Director, Operations

• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for manufacturing operations, ensuring teams are aligned, engaged, and equipped to achieve world‑class performance.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean principles, continuous improvement, employee development, and a relentless focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and develop a team of managers and supervisors across manufacturing operations.
• Build a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and deploy meaningful operational metrics that align teams around business objectives and performance outcomes.
• Drive improvements in quality, productivity, on‑time delivery, and operational efficiency.
• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, and Total Productive Maintenance principles.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives through Gemba walks, Kaizen events, 5S activities, and employee involvement.
• Develop both strategic and tactical plans to address changing business demands and customer expectations.
• Oversee operational budgets and drive performance improvements through cost management and waste reduction initiatives.
• Establish effective communication processes that ensure alignment and accountability throughout the organization.
• Mentor and coach leaders on employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and team development.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with other ASSA ABLOY Door Group locations to share best practices and drive operational consistency across the organization.
• Support organizational growth through thoughtful workforce planning, operational improvements, and leadership development.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing or operations leadership experience with a proven history of delivering results through teams.
• Experience leading managers and supervisors in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success driving operational improvements through Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Strong understanding of continuous improvement, employee engagement, and performance management.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
• Experience managing budgets, controlling costs, and improving operational performance.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast‑paced environment.

Demonstrates expertise in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and drive performance improvements in a manufacturing environment.

• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Operational Excellence
• Team Leadership
• Budget Management

• Lean Manufacturing
• Toyota Production System
• Total Productive Maintenance
• Operational Metrics Development
• Performance Management
• Gemba Walks
• Kaizen Events
• 5S Activities
• Analytical Skills
• Problem‑Solving

• Leadership
• Employee Engagement
• Communication
• Team Development
• Accountability

• Manufacturing Operations
• Operational Efficiency
• Safety Compliance
• Quality Standards
• Cost Management

• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Word