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Location : Statesville
As an Operations Strategy Director, you will be responsible for developing the strategies that drive world-class manufacturing, quality, and material flow and technologies throughout North America Operations Facilities; for framing of our strategic direction, performance, and opportunities/challenges; for leading establishment of the regional manufacturing footprint strategy as well as the 'Make v Buy' decision-making process. This position is also responsible for the development and consolidation of the AOP and LRP plans for North American operations. The Operations Strategy Director will support all operations sub-functions (including Material Flow) and work closely with the Vice President of Ops, Sr Director of Ops, Procurement Leadership, Operations Site Leadership members, DBI strategy, other senior leaders, and global operations stakeholders.
Capital and Strategic Planning for NA Operations
- Establish a regional manufacturing footprint strategy.
- Define a clear 'Make v Buy' strategy.
- Lead development of value stream maps for all products
- Develop and maintain capital and strategic plans for North America (NA) Operations for AOP and LRP.
- Educate and communicate consistency of operations across business units.
Advanced Manufacturing
- Investigate new technologies to improve our manufacturing processes.
- Research, pilot, and implement new processes into manufacturing and material flow.
- Lead effort on digitalization of manufacturing
- Stay up to date on manufacturing trends and establish best practices across NA sites.
Capacity Planning for NA Operations
- Lead the site level functional strategic planning process guiding and working closely with team members to ensure each site represents holistic vision.
- Maintain and continually refine the capacity plans for NA Operations.
- Roadmap to support operational capacity targets.
- Leverage of ME Resources across all NA sites to support overall NA Manufacturing goals and objectives.
- Education Required: bachelor's degree
- Master's degree preferred
- Experience Required: >10 years
- Travel Required: 10 - 25%
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and technology
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Belt certification preferred; experience in Lean Six Sigma
- Strategic Mindset
- Ability to create compelling storylines and persuade/influence leadership
- Out of the box thinker
- Good at leading and developing technical minds
As a part of the Doosan Group, which employs more than 43,000 people in 38 countries worldwide, the company offers its customers products and solutions to help build stronger businesses and communities. Based in Seoul, South Korea, with its North America headquarters in West Fargo, North Dakota, Doosan Bobcat is a leading global manufacturer of construction, agriculture, landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment, attachments and services. The company is committed to empowering people to accomplish more.
Doosan Bobcat North America is home to world-renowned brands, including Bobcat compact equipment, Doosan portable power products, Ryan and Steiner grounds maintenance equipment and Geith attachments. Doosan Bobcat North America is a tradename of Clark Equipment Company.
Doosan is committed fostering an inclusive and a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, citizenship status, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at 701-476-4263. Doosan is a VEVRAA federal contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans.
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