Director, Materials Operations

Director, Materials Operations

We are looking for a Director of Materials Operationsfor our Westbury, NY facility. In this role you will be responsible for providing strategic management and leadership for operational functions, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain and material control, Quality, production, EH&S and growth projects in order to achieve positive business results. In addition the director of operations will lead the efforts on profitable new business, productivity, and cost saving initiatives, annual budget planning and execution. This position is directly responsible for the implementation and execution of a strategic deployment plan for operations and partnering with other functional leaders to ensure on-time delivery performance, quality, and overall customer satisfaction.

Your Responsibilities:

• Partner with Human Resources, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Operational Excellence and Quality to create and maintain a culture of employee relations and practices that promote a safe and environmentally conscious work place
• Participate in the generation of policies which focus on enhancing and improving employee engagement, working conditions and overall wellbeing
• Collaborate with the EHS Manager to develop and implement policies, practices, and oversight to ensure a safe, effective work environment, in compliance with Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements, such as EEOC, OSHA, EPA, etc.
• Lead, provide direction to, and development of direct reports in order to maximize business results, establish succession candidates, and provide career opportunities for employees
• Support business unit team activity by leveraging operational excellence tools
• Develop and promote effective cross-functional relationships internally to drive root cause problem-solving, responsive communication behavior, 5S program and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead development and implementation of processes to ensure effective utilization, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in manufacturing to maximize capacity and manage overtime for cost and employee relations, while ensuring on-time delivery to customers
• Through close collaboration with Business Line Supply chain and corporate procurement group, develops and maintains a continual global supplier/purchasing base to provide materials and/or finished product which best satisfies global objectives of safety, quality, customer service, and cost
• Provide strategic partnership and leadership for the global demand planning function to ensure revenue linearity, production plans and internal compliance to support achievement of company profit, on-time delivery, quality, and other goals are achieved
• Oversee the establishment of staffing requirements and ensure adequate staffing to support business needs while meeting plan
• Lead the development and administration of any manufacturing-related policies and practices
• Participate in the development of annual budgets and budget controls for departments, processes, equipment and facilities, including budgets for staffing and capital expenditures
• Provide leadership for process engineering and maintenance with focus on safety, lean manufacturing, quality, and productivity, and continuous improvement projects and activities
• Partner with Quality department personnel to ensure all quality management systems are followed and in compliance with all standards and regulations
• Drive improvement strategy with emphasis on improving material and process quality in order to reduce/eliminate material over-runs, re-works, rejects, and scrap
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve systems to schedule and monitor all production orders and provide timely and accurate information to support customer satisfaction
• Leverage ERP system and/or other information technology to minimize manual tasks to track and update related information
• Coordinate and ensure effective execution of any projects associated with areas of responsibility
• Complete all required reports within established time, developing and participating in scheduled business update presentations
• Manage the annual performance review and merit increase process, and ensure timely and meaningful completion of reviews for direct and indirect reports

Your Profile:

• Bachelor degree in engineering or a related field is required
  • MBA or Masters in Operations or Engineering preferred
  • Six Sigma, Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus
• 8+ years of progressive business experience and a successful track record in managing a global industrial P&L
  • Powder Atomization manufacturing experience is preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to develop and maintain multi-level relationships, lead, and work effectively with teams, and function on an independent basis
• A business mindset that is both strategic and tactical
• Capability to contribute to strategic discussions, while also rolling-up his/her sleeves to work though necessary initiatives and tactics

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALLavailable on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Why Oerlikon:

Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our peoples growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives.

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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

Oerlikon is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position, which is $120,800 to $151,000 per year. Some positions within Oerlikon may also offer eligibility to participate in a discretionary incentive program. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for the role will be based on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, internal equity, job location, work experience, education, training, certifications, licenses, etc. Therefore, as compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each individual, it is likely that not all applicants will be hired at the highest end of the listed compensation range. Our total compensation package goes beyond base compensation and it will include a competitive benefits package starting with 2 weeks paid time off accrued on a monthly basis, 12 holidays, 48 hours personal/sick time (exception for NY where we follow State law), medical, dental, vision, 401K, holidays, pet insurance and tuition reimbursement all effective day one of hire.

About us
Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes.
Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership.
We at Oerlikon embrace diversity. This is reflected in more than 11,800 employees, representing over 93 nationalities and our presence in more than 38 countries and 207 locations worldwide.
Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer striving to promote a diverse and inclusive workforce, and is dedicated to unbiased recruiting, hiring and employment practices. Oerlikon takes affirmative action to ensure candidates are considered without regard to their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, and any other legally protected characteristic. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here Know Your Rights.
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Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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