Strategic Operations Manager

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Location : Bismarck
Job Information
The Strategic Operations Manager is responsible for implementing the materials strategy across the PCAs and affected business units within the Bismarck facility by utilizing the appropriate resources to achieve Company goals and world class manufacturing operations.
Role & Responsibility
Staff Management / Employee Development & Growth

•  Develop and mentor team members.
• Direct and assist subordinates in establishing and maintaining safety, quality, delivery and cost goals.
• 2G strategy implementation.

Financial Oversight

• Competitive product costs.
• Building profitability/return on assets.
• Manage and maintain investments in building and equipment.
• Managing Engineering Change Notices and inventory levels as required.

Leadership

• Positive, constructive interaction of the assigned production area(s) with entire site and other North American locations.
•  Ensuring all pre-determined KPI’s are met by involving necessary stakeholders.
• Recognition as good corporate citizens of the states/communities where we operate.

Achieve Company Goals

• Direct responsibility for interpreting sales and production forecasts into terms of labor, material, and equipment.
• Lead in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, organization, standards, specifications, methods, policies, systems or procedures to maintain and improve operating efficiency and product quality

Job Requirement

• Bachelors degree in Business, Operations Manager, Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience.
  
• 10+ years experience in operations, supervision, and people development.
  
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, inventory flow and technology.
  
• Managing People.
  
• People Development.
  
• Requires the ability to think strategically about how to improve the business service and manage the tactical steps necessary to execute the plan.
  
• Able to train and mentor team.
  
• Ability to drive productivity & operational excellence.
  
• Ability to work with others.
  
• Proven analytical skills.
  
• Strong communication and decision making skills.
  
• Leading a team along with being able to put together vision that is in alignment with site objectives.
  
• Less than 10% travel required.
  

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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Nearest Major Market: North Dakota
Nearest Secondary Market: Bismarck