Director of Manufacturing Operations - York, PA

Job Description

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Job Description

We are seeking a Director of Manufacturing Operations to join our Navy Systems team based in York, PA. At Johnson Controls Navy Systems (JCNS) we have been supplying air conditioning plants, refrigeration equipment, and providing fleet support services to all major defense industrial base shipbuilders and the US Navy for over 100 years. Our business has experienced significant growth and are projecting that trend to continue as we look to the future.

The Director of Manufacturing Operations will be responsible for all aspects of production, environmental, health & safety (EH&S), manufacturing engineering, production control & planning, and facilities management, partnering with a cross-functional team including quality, supply chain, logistics, and engineering. This individual will be at the helm of a high-impact operation, driving strategic growth, and operational excellence in contract performance toward ensuring customer expectations are exceeded and financial objectives achieved in alignment with our strategic plan.

The position will serve as a member of the JCNS leadership team reporting to the General Manager of Navy Systems.

Location:

York, PA

Incentive Compensation:
Eligible
Relocation:
Yes

Travel Required:

Limited travel; position is based out of our location in York, PA.

As the Director of Manufacturing Operations, you will:

Allocate and manage resources (manpower, equipment, materials) to optimize output with respect to delivery, quality, and cost.
Responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing floor and overall facilities management.
Advocate, lead, and teach in-terms of promoting Lean principles and Kaizen efforts in-line with the Johnson Controls Business System.
Collect and analyze data to identify areas of waste or inefficiency; use data to optimize productivity, innovation, and supply management.
Lead teams in achieving goals in safety, quality, delivery, inventory and productivity value stream daily goals leading tiered daily management boards / KPIs.
Manage shifts by effectively utilizing supervisors and their resources.
Coordinate activities of various departments and / or shifts to ensure all areas are working and aligned on appropriate tasks.
Develop strategic operating, capital, and other plans to improve effectiveness of operation.
Work with team to develop and implement materials management strategies (e.g., make / buy, Kanban, MRP, inventory levels).
Maintain effective working relationships and communication with all departments; builds strong collaborative relationships with cross functional departments.
Involved in fiscal year and long-range planning, establishing budgets and operating targets.
Participate in Product Team meetings to help effectively improve production line performance.
Analyze operational performance and develop priorities / actions for improvements.
Direct activities of manufacturing engineering in developing labor standards, work instructions, standard work, and labor costing.
Establish cost estimation standards, providing inputs supporting new business proposal development.
Recruit, coach, and develop organizational talent fostering a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.
Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Ensure all products meet stringent quality standards associated with Military Specifications and ISO 9000 QMS.
Strong capital planning skills - budget, application, and project management.
Serve as a key voice among the JCNS leadership team toward establishing priorities that ensure…