Director of Operations & Supply Chain

Dover Corporation

Estimated pay: Est. $19–$29/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Dover’s Vehicle Service Group (VSG) is the global leader in vehicle service equipment. It is one of the founding companies of Dover Corporation, an eight billion dollar diversified global manufacturer. VSG consists of fifteen leading vehicle lifting (Rotary, Forward, Blitz, Ravaglioli etc.), collision repair (Chief), wheel services, diagnostics (Butler, Rotary, Chief and Ravaglioli) and tier-one automotive brands (Warn Automotive) with operations worldwide, including regional business operation centers and large manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Company Overview: Warn Automotive can trace its beginning back to 1948, when Arthur Warn invented the first disconnecting four-wheel-drive hub for surplus World War II vehicles. Since that time, our products have continued to lead the industry with a history of innovation in Powertrain Disconnect technology. Almost 75 years later, our products are sold to OEMs around the world, enhancing the performance, traction and capability of their vehicles while reducing fuel consumption and emissions to create a more mobile and efficient future. Operating from our headquarters and manufacturing facility in Milwaukie, Oregon and our customer support center in Livonia, Michigan, Warn Automotive is proud to be part of Vehicle Service Group (VSG) a Dover Company. Position Summary: Oversees, manages and directs all manufacturing operations, logistics, and supply chain for Warn Automotive business. Monitors the profitability of the product lines in the operation, and manages volume, payroll, and all other expense and variance categories to stabilize and maximize the gross margin. Assures on-time delivery and quality is maintained at levels that meet the top tier of customer’s supplier rating. Engages and empowers team members to create a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and personal development. Works collaboratively across broader Dover and VSG organizations to leverage corporate resources and align Warn Automotive business with top level initiatives. Participates in developing annual strategy and ensures tactical plans are executed throughout operations along with aligning metrics, employee goals, and visual dashboards to ensure business objectives are met. Essential Job Functions Include: Oversee and direct overall production including efficient use of equipment, materials and personnel required to produce Tier 1 automotive products. As well as ensuring outgoing quality, safety and compliance with customer, state and federal regulations. Develops and implements policies and procedures, formulating manufacturing operations strategies, building and mentoring manufacturing employees and driving business results. This includes ensuring quality equipment, materials and production standards, overseeing and maintaining manufacturing budgets and staffing to manufacture quality products that meet customer expectation in the most cost-effective manner. Responsible for seeing that manufacturing, supply chain, transportation, and purchasing employees are adequately trained and have sufficient documentation, instruction, and supervision to complete assignments. Responsible for creation and ongoing management of standard work, KPI’s and associated dashboards that ensure objectives and performance goals are met along with driving clarity to every employee every day. Partners with executive team in developing business strategy and operating plans. Including leading the creation and implementation of tactical plans to achieve Strategy. Extending to production team leaders and team members through communications tactics, goal alignment and performance management. Partners with the Quality Manager in creating manufacturing programs that ensure quality product. Partners with key stakeholders to ensure Continuous Improvement and provide visible support and leadership for Lean initiatives. Driving continuous improvement projects such as lean, 5S, and visualization throughout the Warn Auto operations organization. Represent Warn Automotive in the community and promote the organization’s goodwill and interests in community activities. Collaborate with and engage team members to ensure flawless execution of new technology and new automotive programs. Ensure strategic supply base is engaged and acting as part of the team. Review and develop strategic supply base in collaboration with quality, engineering functions, and Dover Asia Pacific Office. Drive customer requirements and automotive standards to all suppliers with a focus on clarity and understanding. Including negotiation, review, and management of contracts for all procured goods, services, and capital equipment globally. Conduct supplier visits as needed to ensure positive/constructive relationships, and to monitor/manage all ongoing projects – new products, cost improvement, quality improvement, inventory reduction, terms negotiations, etc. Develop plans and lead critical supplier negotiations to