Director of Operations – Technology

Electrolux shapes living for the better by reinventing taste, care and wellbeing experiences, making life more enjoyable and sustainable for millions of people. As a leading global appliance company, we place the consumer at the heart of everything we do. Through our brands, including Electrolux, AEG, Anova, Frigidaire, Westinghouse and Zanussi, we sell more than 60 million household and professional products in more than 150 markets every year. In 2017 Electrolux had sales of SEK 122 billion and employed 56,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.

The Operations Director will coordinate the daily production activities in all phases of Assembly operations so as to meet business objectives. He/She will coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure production, as well as quality and safety to meet specifications. Candidates must strongly rely on team work, experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

KEY OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, organize, direct and provide leadership necessary for achieving plant objects in the areas of safety, quality, performance, and cost.
• Responsible for successful attainment of daily production objectives, implementation of policies, and most effective utilization of available resources.
• Ensure effective communication between shifts and between departments.
• Coach, develop, and motivate total plant team in production, quality, materials and maintenance.
• Provides direct leadership to the plant production, quality, maintenance, and material departments.
• Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety, variances, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Work to continuously improve in all areas.
• Exercise continuous leadership to focus efforts on shifting priorities.
• Lead in problem resolution in order to ensure that all products and processes are continuously improving.
• Manage downtime issues (equipment, part shortages, full/short, etc)
• Full ownership of all decisions to minimize productivity impacts
• Align manpower based on plant needs.
• Ensure Safety Compliance and Accident Investigated is conducted thoroughly and timely.
• Plans and direct production activities and establish production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
• Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology Degree and/or equivalent work experience
• Experience in Microsoft Office and knowledge in ERP, Time and Attendance, and OEE systems.
• Exceptional Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong aptitude for details
• Communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing
• Proven presence that commands the respect and trust of customers and employees at all levels with the organization.
• Possess the flexibility in reacting to new situations and adaptability for working in a new environment.
• Strong results orientation and positive "can do" attitude with a sense of urgency to get things done.
• Self-starter: a "hands-on" individual who enjoys challenge and is dedicated to getting the job done with minimal support and direction
• Collaborative leader and team player
• Ability to listen, capture and translate inputs and new challenges coming from consumers and colleagues interfacing them in the market
• Characterized by integrity and high professional standards
• Ability to influence people who are not direct reports
• Strong ability to work effectively within time constraints, changing priorities, and independently.
• Strong Continuous Improvement mindset
• Ability to speak Spanish, a plus

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone. The employee frequently is required to drive, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

It is the policy at Electrolux to provide equal employment opportunities and affirmative action to all qualified individuals. All personnel actions, including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion of persons in all job titles, are administered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by law, and all employment decisions are based solely on valid job requirements. In addition, employees and applicants are protected from harassment, threats, coercion, intimidation, retaliation, or discrimination for: 1) Filing a complaint; 2) Assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and any other applicable Federal, State, or local law requiring equal opportunity and affirmative action; 3) Opposing any act or practice made unlawful by Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity and affirmative action; 4) Exercising any other right protected by applicable laws. A copy of the Equal Employment Opportunity statement that reaffirms Electrolux’s commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action for its applicants and employees is posted in a form that is accessible and understandable to an individual with a disability. The Affirmative Action Plan for Protected Veterans and Individuals with a Disability, absent the confidential statistical reports, is available upon request.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $89,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Springfield, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person