Director of Plant Operations
Director of Plant Operations
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Job Description
Job Title: Director of Operations / Plant Manager
Location: Crossett AR/Dallas TX
Reports To: PPV Vice President
Job Summary:
The Director of Operations / Plant Manager will lead the end-to-end manufacturing operations for a facility focused on producing Electrical Balance of System (eBOS) productsincluding UL1741-compliant assemblies electrical harnesses and mechanical structural components through component assembly metal fabrication and injection molding processes. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing production quality supply chain manufacturing engineering safety and continuous improvement efforts to ensure world-class manufacturing performance and product compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Leadership
- Direct and manage plant operations including production planning quality maintenance and logistics.
- Develop and implement manufacturing strategies that align with business goals for eBOS and structural products.
- Ensure compliance with UL1741 and other relevant standards for electrical product manufacturing.
- Lead daily operations across injection molding metal fabrication (sheet metal stamping welding) and electrical harness assembly lines.
Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
- Champion Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and 5S methodologies to drive efficiency reduce waste and improve throughput.
- Evaluate and implement automation and technology upgrades to increase productivity and consistency.
- Establish KPIs and performance metrics to monitor and enhance operational performance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with R&D engineering and product development teams to support new product introduction (NPI).
- Collaborate with Quality EHS and Regulatory teams to uphold product standards and certifications.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain Procurement and Logistics teams to ensure timely material availability and delivery.
Team Leadership & Development
- Build and mentor a high-performing team of managers and supervisors across all departments.
- Foster a culture of accountability safety innovation and continuous learning.
- Conduct performance reviews talent development and succession planning.
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure adherence to UL1741 standards OSHA regulations and other relevant electrical and mechanical manufacturing codes.
- Maintain and enforce safety protocols to create a zero-incident workplace.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Management Industrial Technology or related field (Masters preferred).
- 10 years of progressive leadership in manufacturing operations; at least 5 in plant management.
- Deep experience in manufacturing environments involving:
- UL-compliant electrical assemblies (preferably UL1741)
- Harness design and assembly
- Metal fabrication (CNC stamping bending welding)
- Plastic injection molding
- Electro-mechanical assembly
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes quality systems (ISO UL) and lean methodologies.
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and large-scale production environments.
- Financial acumenbudgeting forecasting and cost control.
- ERP/MRP systems experience (e.g. SAP Oracle NetSuite).
- Excellent communication problem-solving and leadership skills.
Preferred Certifications:
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
- PMP or Operations Management Certification
- OSHA Safety Certification
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
