Plant Operations Director

National Carwash Solutions leads the way as North America’s top car wash solution provider. The company offers high‑quality products backed by exceptional service for unparalleled value that boosts profit margins and increases customer return on investment. As trends shift, NCS anticipates needs, innovates practices, and creates value. Great service is the driving force behind all that NCS does. Bundled solutions provide customized services so customers get what they need—when they need it.

NCS delivers turnkey solutions that include new equipment design and installation, state‑of‑the‑art accessories for sales promotion, product education, maintenance and repair services, and a wide array of parts and consumables. The company also consults owners on financing, construction and installation, and POS visual marketing issues.

Reports to:

Vice President of Operations

Location:

Sheridan, Wyoming

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Plant Operations Director for the Sheridan, WY plant will be responsible for implementing manufacturing policies and programs that guide the plant in maintaining and improving its operations, competitive position, and profitability. The role oversees safety, order entry, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and engineering and works collaboratively across the organization to ensure sales needs are met.

This position directs and coordinates activities so that approved products are manufactured on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives.

The plant has 150 hourly employees working multiple shifts and primarily produces vacuum delivery systems along with associated vacuum producer and filtration equipment and accessories. Processes include metal bending, forming, welding, assembly, laser cutting, wet paint, powder coat, electrical assembly, rotating equipment assembly, packaging and shipping. The operation is non‑union.

• Provide leadership and development to the team and create an engaging environment with clear responsibilities, defined goals and objectives, and visibility to weekly progress reporting.
• Work collaboratively in a matrix organization:
  • Partner with sales on demand planning to ensure that upcoming needs are planned and can be met, and products are shipped on time, accurately, and completely.
  • Oversee manufacturing engineering and keep up‑to‑date on equipment changes, additions, and modifications.
• Prepare the annual budget, including capital expenditures and the direct preparation of cost‑control reports, cost estimates, manpower, and facilities requirements forecasts.
• Transform company culture to one of Continuous Improvement and Accountability. Develop, recommend, and support lean manufacturing principles and CI throughout the facility.
• Formulate and install standard manufacturing practices based on comparative studies of methods, costs, and production figures.
• Identify and develop process improvement champions in the organization. Continuously review and improve efficiencies and processes.
• Direct the manufacture of products at the lowest cost consistent with established specifications as to quality and quantity.
• Establish inventory controls and ensure inventory turn metrics are achieved.
• Work with procurement to review quality reports and ensure suppliers meet company quality standards. Create a sustainable supply chain and monitor for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Participate as a member of the Quality Assurance Team and implement quality metrics and countermeasures.
• Lead managers on the floor. Be a visible leader, set goals, and instill a sense of urgency.
• Recruit, retain, and train qualified associates, build energy in the team, and share success.
• Communicate through shift start‑up meetings, special events, and regular town halls so that the entire team is aligned with the goals, progress, and successes of the local operation.
• Maintain employee training programs and oversee training implementation.
• Establish and maintain a constructive dialogue with associates.
• Recommend and validate wage adjustments.
• Comply with all applicable OSHA, EPA, local regulatory laws, and company safety policies.
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