Description

MISSION:

The mission of the Associate Director of Operations is to be a leader along side the Director of Operations and support the BU as necessary. This involves, but is not limited to, fostering a Safety culture, managing finances, driving our Lean and CI culture, using data to drive operational improvements, holding Site Managers accountable, and working as a team to accomplish the goals of the organization. The Associate Director will use their well-rounded knowledge of the business to maintain cohesiveness within the BU and continue driving the organizational goals set forth by the Director of Operations.

OUTCOMES:

OUTCOME: Ensure overall financial success of the BU

• Monitor controllable expenses, ensure costs savings are identified in key areas (focus on generating impactful financial results)
• Control costs through managing flex, reviewing monthly financials, and making data driven decisions
• Look for ways to surface margin erosion or other cost savings opportunities to maximize profitability

OUTCOME: Continuously leverage all areas of the BU to achieve cohesiveness and overall success

• Spend time with all areas of the BU outside of the weekly meeting to maintain alignment
• Lead weekly meetings in the event the Director of Operations is unable
• Guide other members of the BU to work with the other departments (build the bridge between departments)

OUTCOME: Drive the continuous improvement culture

• Challenge current processes and work methods within the BU
• Champion cross functional team Kaizen events
• Support each area in achieving their monthly CI goals (JDI/A3’s/4 Panels)
• Drive ESP and foster a culture of employee engagement at all levels

OUTCOME: Support the Director of Operations of the BU

• Take the initiative on high priority items to follow through completion
• Attend meetings and discussion as necessary to not lose momentum due to Director of Operations availability
• Collect, summarize, and provide feedback to the Director of Operations on updates within the BU

OUTCOME: Contribute to Growth and Success of the Organization

• Manage capacity planning for labor, equipment & facilities based on current and future growth
• Ensure succession plans are in place and met to support development of bench strength
• Bring a “can do” attitude to the BU and work closely with sales to ensure growth readiness
• Encourage active engagement in Kem Krest culture and practice / teach our core values
• Set a personal example for others to follow
• Spearhead site specific transformation plans

OUTCOME: Inventory Management

• Support expired product/SLOB efforts to maximize space and cash flow
• Ensure adherence to Inventory Accuracy Standards in all sites

OUTCOME: Customer Focus

• Ensure proactive and timely communication to customers when needed
• Foster a strategic partnership with all customers up and down stream
• Work to provide cost savings opportunities

OUTCOME: KPI Goals Focus

• Drive towards surpassing BU KPI Goals in Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, and Cost
• Ensure timely communication of actual metrics to the Team
• Continuously train the team in importance of managing the business against metrics as a best way to serve Kem Krest customers
• Work to ensure red KPI’s have countermeasures that are actioned upon

COMPETENCIES:

Leadership

• treats people with respect
• efficiency of execution
• customer centric
• flexible/adaptable
• accountable and dependable

Personal

• integrity/honesty
• organization & planning
• calm under pressure
• moves fast
• follows through on commitments

Intellectual

• brainpower/learns quickly
• analytical skills/manage the business through facts and data
• attention to detail

Motivational

• enthusiasm/ability to motivate
• persistent
• proactivity/takes initiative
• work ethic

Interpersonal

• open to criticism/other ideas
• written/oral communication
• teamwork

Qualifications

STRENGTHS TO BE SUCCESSFUL: 

• College degree preferred but not required
• Exceptional work ethic and desire to succeed
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Professional experience 5-10 years in Fulfilment, Supply Chain, or Logistics
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, MS Teams, Word, PowerPoint required), working knowledge of Power BI would be high desirable
• In depth understanding of Kem Krest and how the organization operates
• Flexible working hours to accommodate business needs
• Open to travel 25%

About Us: 

We work with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the Auto, Agriculture/Industrial, Power Sports and Defense industries. Key customers include General Motors, Ford, Nissan, Hyundai, FCA, Harley-Davidson, BMW, VW, Audi, and American Honda among many others. 

Kem Krest is a leading provider of Total Program Management for our customers through Supply Chain, Fulfillment and Aftersales Solutions. We have annual sales of more than $500 million and 30 years of experience servicing OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) customers. 

Kem Krest has 11 locations in the US and Canada - Elkhart IN, Bristol IN, Carmel IN, Brighton MI, Fowlerville MI, Pleasant Prairie WI, Phoenix AZ, Oakville, Ontario, Canada and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 

Our Culture: 

Our employees are key to the company's success and vital to its promise - "Customer Focused, Solutions Driven." Our culture supports rapid growth and excellence in Total Program Management. 

As a team, we pledge to be customer focused and solutions driven. Our workplace embraces fun and celebrates achievement. We invest in people. We employ those who share our passion, mission, and work to enrich our business model. We understand that each member of the team is a representative of our organization. We foster an environment that allows for expression of ideas and creativity. We serve our communities and manage our organization through the principles of servant leadership. We maintain a “Customer First / Associate First” philosophy. 

BENEFITS: 

• Competitive Pay 

• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) and Paid Holidays 

• Profit Sharing Program 

• Healthcare Insurance Coverage Plans 

• Company Paid Life Insurance 

• Tuition Assistance

• Matching 401k Program 

• Company Parties, Events and focus on FUN!