Senior Director - Operational Excellence

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!  
 
   We are Responsive       We have Integrity            We are Dynamic              We exhibit Excellence 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Operational Excellence strategy aligned with AM General’s strategic objectives on process improvement and optimization
• Engage with stakeholders to create and maintain a strategic roadmap for continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead and influence cross-functional Business Process Owners (BPO) including representatives from Quality, SCM, Product Engineering, Operations and Finance to drive flawless execution on identified initiatives
• Develop key performance indicators (critical metrics) to measure the overall effectiveness Operational Excellence initiatives
• Assess and address gaps between current and future state capabilities to support efficient and effective deployment of new work methodologies across AMG’s operations
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive best in class practices repository to include benchmarking processes against industry best-practices to identify future improvement opportunities
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement
• Prepare and deliver reports as needed to executive leadership and other stakeholders

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical or Industrial), SCM or Business preferred or equivalent experience.
• MBA or related advance degree preferred
• Experience with broad functional expertise across supply chain, operations, engineering, and/or finance roles with a deep understanding of manufacturing capacity, design, and operational optimization
• 7 years of professional experience in driving manufacturing excellence preferably with prior experience in the Aerospace and Defense and Commercial Automotive Industries
• 7 years prior leadership experience with a proven and demonstrated success leading and influencing cross-functional teams on achieving complex initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, act creatively and balance multiple priorities simultaneously
• Exceptional organizational skills with a proactive and self-empowered approach
• High financial & analytical acumen to understand how efforts show up in P&L
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with a focus on efficiency and productivity
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, fostering collaboration
• Prior experience with SAP ERP system a plus

PHYSICAL EFFORT  

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS 

 Up to 40% travel may be required