About Our Company - Prospiant, the agriculture technology business portfolio of Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROCK), and the leading U.S.-based provider of turnkey controlled environment agriculture (CEA) solutions for growing fruits, vegetables, hemp, and cannabis. The company has expertise in custom-designed, manufactured, and installed greenhouses for research, education, and retail garden centers. Prospiant embodies long-term stability with the unmatched financial strength and end-to-end expertise of our heritage brands; gained during more than 150 years of combined business success.

We are trusted AgTech experts partnering to grow a prosperous and sustainable world. Our success in the produce, commercial, and cannabis markets couldn't be possible without our employees' commitment to our core values - Make It Better, Make It Right, Make It Together, and Make An Impact.

• Make It Better - Challenges our way of thinking every day to exceed the needs of our customers and improve our business and workplace. Raises the bar and sets new standards.
• Make It Right - Cares about doing the right thing for fellow employees, customers, and our communities. Holds high standards of ethics and safety and includes others. Does not look the other way when something is amiss.
• Make It Together - Works collaboratively with others, across the organization, and with our customers. Fosters a culture that is inclusive of different perspectives and experiences.
• Make An Impact - Approaches work and life with an intent to drive change and make a difference for our customers, investors, and community.

Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American AgTech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science, and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.

Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

Position Summary

The Director of Factory Operations is responsible for providing effective leadership for all Group Site Managers at multiple manufacturing operations. The business has grown through multiple acquisitions over the past five years and has a significant growth opportunity, driving the need for harmonized, institutionalized and scalable processes to deliver profitable growth and exceptional customer experience. Fostering a results based and metric driven management process and culture will be important in this fast-paced growth environment.

As a key member of the Operations team, the Director of Factory Operations is responsible and accountable for:

The Director of Factory Operations is accountable for leading, engaging, and developing a large team of skilled production and fabrication professionals; maximizing performance levels, innovation, efficiency, and overall talent management.

Primary Responsibilities

Operational Excellence and Leadership

• Create a Facility plan roadmap for Prospiant aligned with overall platform strategy and focused on footprint optimization and scalability.
• Direct and manage multiple locations’ production planning, material buying, quality, safety, automation, distribution, engineered solutions, inventory, working capital, cost reduction, warehousing and preventive maintenance activities in accordance with the policies, principles and procedures of the company.
• Synchronize to the strategic direction of the platform, encompassing manufacturing, material procurement and usage, and systems and technology activities.
• Plans, coordinates and implements the 80/20 process in all Group manufacturing facilities.
• Directs the preparation of individual plant budgets and capital budget according to standards set by accounting.
• Implements long-range manufacturing initiatives for platform-wide production, validating that demands, capacities, capital, and expenses align with projections.
• Production Capacity & Planning on MRP platform for consistent lead-time and scalability.
• Model and lead a world class safety-first culture throughout the organization.
• Drives a disciplined cost reduction process while improving speed, customer satisfaction, and improved working capital.
• Oversee the overall design, development, and performance of manufacturing operations activities that ensure market competitiveness and organizational excellence.
• Prioritize the organization’s goals and objectives through ongoing internal and external needs assessments.
• Establishes clear, challenging objectives for manufacturing, facility management, engineering, and asset management activities.
• Manage programs to maintain compliance with governing bodies in the area of safety and environmental regulations. Stipulates compliance with OSHA, ANSI, EPA, product safety, and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop and execute together with Supply Chain a Supplier Strategy aimed at risk mitigation, flexibility, just-in-time inventory, and functional agility.
• Lead a factory operations environment driven by excellence. Institute robust quality systems and processes; implement robust manufacturing and operation systems.
• Drive a world class safety culture and continuous improvement efforts throughout all facilities. Develops plans for the efficient use of material, machines and employees throughout the manufacturing facilities following Lean Six Sigma methods.
• Coordinate with Site Production Managers the Sales and Operations planning, supports prioritization of production activities, raw material sourcing while maintaining a cost-effective operation.
• Integrate all facilities into the Group's singular Production and Accounting Software/ERP system.
• Prioritize and manage coordination with engineering for launching new products, cost reductions, and process improvements.
• Review and recommend to leadership all capital spending projects.
• Interact and support all departments including Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance optimize profitability.
• Utilize strategies for improved working capital (Inventory Management & Optimization: Kanban, Consignment, turnover, etc).
• Directs and manage multiple locations subordinates in the proper methods of manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, maintenance and safety for given facility.
• Maintain the proper level of resources needed to execute the production plan while minimizing the overall labor cost.
• Support the coordination of the production schedules and requirement for multiple facilities focusing on customer demands and the overall operational plan.
• Develop and implement procedures to train employees in the safe and efficient operation of all manufacturing processes.
• Analyze and update product cost in ERP system to ensure proper cost, processes and procedures through analysis of labor cost, material and process improvement.
• Plan, justify and implement capital spending projects for all areas of manufacturing.

Strategic Development and Execution

• Synchronizes the strategic direction of the platform, encompassing manufacturing, material procurement and usage, and systems and technology activities. Implements long-range manufacturing initiatives for platform-wide production, validating that demands, capacities, capital, and expenses align with projections.
• Forecasts potential impact on services and processes, as well as customer expectations. Intercepts critical deficiencies and applies solutions to rapidly adjust course.
• Collaborates with cross-platform management to advance strategies and opportunities for waste elimination, process streamlining, cost reduction and containment, and overall resource management.

Business Transformation

• Implements robust manufacturing and operations systems with an emphasis of continuous improvement “Kaizen”, including Six Sigma, Lean, or related practices, data management and analysis tools, sharing and adopting best improvements “Yokoten” and similar operational diagnostic/analytic solutions.
• Institutes robust quality systems and processes and drives a culture of quality across all facets of operations using Benchmarking and Best Practices.
• Expands and applies prevailing industry and technical knowledge. Seeks out and leverages relationships and professional networks to benchmark industry best practices. Harvests innovative solutions and prospects by participating in value-add trade shows, industry events, and professional societies.

Talent Management and Leadership

• Proactively facilitates and advocates Leadership Development and Talent Management activities through programs, policies, mentorship, and leading through example.
• Supports the development of Workforce Analyses. Builds talent capabilities within the team and leadership of the Factory Operations organization to meet strategic goals.
• Firmly instills the values, mission, and culture of the company. Operates with the highest degree of ethical and personal standards. Maintains and demonstrates strong employee engagement.
• Leads with courage. Conducts performance coaching and/or feedback sessions and a formal performance review annually; takes appropriate corrective action when necessary.

Position Qualifications:

Ideal Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in increasing levels of responsibility in factory and/or project operations (combination a plus), manufacturing management, engineering, with a preferred emphasis on design-build construction and capital equipment. At least 5 years’ experience leading progressively larger and more complex teams in high-growth, regulated environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Production, Science, Business, or related field is required.
• Proficient in Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TQM, or other comparable training and methods. Acutely aware of aligning philosophies with real-world environments.
• Superior project management and operations skills and experience, which includes organizing, planning, and executing large-scale projects from vision through implementation, across multiple internal and external reporting and organizational lines.
• Demonstrates exceptional conceptual thinking, problem-solving, and cross-functional team leadership.
• Demonstrates excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. Adept at communicating complex ideas and solutions in a clear, streamlined, and effective manner. Readily adjusts to audience needs and expectations.

Critical Competencies for Success

• Execution Focus: Leads with an intense focus on achieving customer and business deliverables on-time, within budget, and with impeccable quality. Manages ongoing and prospective operations through a combination of trust, hands-on guidance, and clear vision. Establishes distinct accountability and accurately measures results.
• Process Improvement: Touts an unwavering commitment to production efficiencies and increased levels of effectiveness. Leverages diverse philosophies and tools; gathers and analyzes data to analyze and inform operations. Holds peers and team accountable for embracing continuous improvement.
• Fostering Teamwork: Integrates collaboration and synergy through all internal partnerships and areas of responsibility. Recognizes and rewards those who consistently incorporate the skills and abilities of others to achieve success. Appropriately balances individual recognition with team accomplishments.
• Executive Partnership: Seeks out and leverages mutually beneficial relationships with all business unit leadership. Champions the efforts and success of peers. Sustains detailed awareness of complementary business strategies and recommends adjusted goals accordingly.

Key Leadership Characteristics

• Possesses a solid understanding of customer relationships and can communicate needs and wants across functional areas of a business to deliver customer-centric solutions. Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives across organizational boundaries. Results-oriented, and dives in when necessary to advance goals.
• Sees ahead to the future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.
• Operates effectively, even when things are uncertain or unclear.
• Possesses the adaptability to understand different business cultures, and types of businesses, and customer segments.
• Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals. Uses interactions with the organization as an opportunity to teach marketing skills.
• Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique value drivers the business has to offer to different audiences.
• Capable and interested in assuming broader responsibilities in the future, aiding the company’s overall succession plan.

hy Prospiant?

• Complete Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for career development and advancement
• Dynamic workplace
• Paid volunteer time off
• Education assistance
• Referral bonus
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Opportunity to get involved with employee resource groups and engagement events

Gibraltar is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.