Director of Operations

How You Will Make An Impact

The Director of Operations directs the complete manufacturing process at the facility while leading a continuous improvement culture in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Morale.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Maintain a safe and environmentally sound work environment
• Ensure all regulations, laws, and policies are followed
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale goals measured through approved KPI’s
• Lead the development of action plans to ensure KPI and CI goals are met
• Create and sustain a visual workplace including, but not limited to, team improvement boards, value stream board, day by hour and scheduling boards
• Always be working to a future state to include process, material and information flows
• Model the use of Leader Standard Work (LSW) and ensure the implementation of LSW throughout the Standard Value Stream
• Engage, train and coach employees on required skills to be successful in meeting customer and financial goals
• Complete employee reviews, development plans, coaching sessions, etc., in an effective and timely manner to continue to raise the performance of individuals in the Standard Value Stream
• Create a culture of engaged employees focused on improving and growing the business
• Manage and direct all operations activities to build and ship standard body orders
• Work with other organizational leaders to ensure all related functions provide the necessary support to generate success.
• Maintain communication with Sales personnel to ensure customer needs are understood and delivered
• Understand customer and market trends, requirements, and preferences to ensure designs, lead times and product quality meet industry expectations
• Track operational and financial metrics to ensure design and production processes achieve established goals
• Ensure company-wide programs, initiatives, policies and procedures are implemented and maintained and that required expectations are met
  
  

Required Credentials

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Business, Engineering) is preferred
• Ten plus (10 ) years of related job experience is required; preferably in the truck equipment, up-fit or automotive industries
• Experience implementing LEAN principles in a manufacturing environment
• Strong process improvement skills are required, specifically Lean tools
  
  

How We Make An Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world’s largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tools Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs
  
  

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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