Director of Operations

WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to accomplish great things!

Your Role on Our Team

The Director of Operations in West Bend, WI is responsible for leading all operations and functions in a vertically integrated manufacturing facility, supporting the Hand Tool, Storage & PPE Business Unit.

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams to execute operational plans while delivering best in class safety, quality, service levels and cost.
• Build and maintain a culture anchored on Milwaukee's core values.
• Establish manufacturing strategies, footprint and space planning needed to support business growth and customer requirements effectively and efficiently.
• Instill operational disciplines and best practices throughout leadership team and on the plant floor;5S, Gemba walks, metrics/ KPIs/ dashboards, data-driven and financially sound decision making, workforce agility (cross training), etc.
• Ensure close communication and coordination with Global Operations and New Product Development teams to proactively support New Product launches.
• Identify gaps and optimize processes, systems, technologies, and flow through the entire value stream of the operations to drive productivity, reduce costs and lead times and increase quality.
• Build and develop a high energy, talented operations team for the operations group.
• Ensure close communication and coordination with Cross-Functional teams across Milwaukee team.
• Support Day-Day operational activities for the Hand Tool Business Unit.
• Other duties as assigned.

The TOOLS you'll bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business or a technical field.
• 10+ years of solid progressive experience & success in Manufacturing Operations. At least 5 years factory management preferred.
• Prefer experience in hand tool manufacturing or related processes (e.g. stamping, forging, machining, printing and automation)
• Solid understanding of manufacturing and engineering applications and practices.
• Proven track record of strategic short and long-term planning, Profit and Loss (P/L), and Quality Systems Regulations.
• Demonstrated strong business judgment and decision-making skills with the ability to identify, prioritize, and articulate highest impact initiatives.
• Solid understanding of lean principles, six sigma and continuous improvement.
• Strong fundamentals in Enterprise Resource Planning / Material Planning systems (Prefer Oracle knowledge)
• Knowledge of safety, regulatory and government agencies.
• Prefer experience in high volume manufacturing environment
• Travel requirements: 10-15% mostly local and some international?

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation ("Milwaukee Tool") is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking to employ and advance in employment qualified persons without discrimination and to not allow harassment of any employee or applicant because of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, physical or mental disability, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, and any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.