Director, Operations

$225,000 - $275,000/Yr

Legrand NA - Anaheim, CA

Full-time - Executive

Anaheim, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The Director of Operations at Legrand's Data Center Power & Control Division is responsible for the strategic planning and direction of all manufacturing and supply-chain operations. This role supports a rapidly expanding business by ensuring that customer service and quality expectations are met while leading the development and implementation of operational goals and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a strategic direction for manufacturing, including long-range plans and annual operational goals.
• Work with plant managers to develop and manage the annual operating plan/budget for various manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure the efficient working of metal fabrication cells and understand the impact of process changes on manufacturing.
• Review operations reports and performance data to measure productivity and identify areas for improvement.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease production costs, and streamline work processes.
• Lead the deployment and optimization of Legrand's lean manufacturing system at all applicable business sites.
• Oversee health and safety teams to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Oversee the development and deployment of optimal supply-chain strategies in conjunction with the Strategic Sourcing Organization.
• Lead cross-functional Sales and Operations meetings to address key operational issues.
• Provide leadership to advance manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, and plant management.
• Act as a key liaison on operations requirements to centralized functions.
• Select, develop, and motivate qualified staff to support product design and customer service.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field; MBA is strongly preferred.
• Multi-site, global, and full supply chain leadership experience at a business of similar dimensions.
• 10-15 years of demonstrated success in operations of increasing responsibility.
• Ability to manage all aspects of operations, with exposure to engineering, logistics, and procurement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced organization and make decisions with limited details available.
• Knowledge of operation strategy and industry products.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to lead teams.
• Strong management skills, timely decision-making abilities, and effective delegation skills.
• Exceptional business judgment, strong strategic planning, and analytic skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• High employer 401K match.
• Above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave.
• Paid time off to volunteer.
• Active/growing Employee Resource Group network.