Director of Operations

Are you a hands-on operations leader who enjoys being visible on the production floor and partnering with employees at all levels Do you thrive on using data KPIs and continuous improvement tools to solve problems and drive measurable results Are you energized by building strong teams while keeping safety quality delivery cost and employee engagement at the center of the operation

If you answered yes to these questions we should talk!

Curries (an ASSA ABLOY company) is looking for a Director of Operations. This role will be based on-site at our manufacturing facilitylocatedin Mason City Iowa.

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Our team is growing and there has never been a more exciting time to join us!

What would you do as our Director of Operations

You will lead and execute a comprehensive KPI-driven operations strategy for one of the largest hollow metal door and frame manufacturing operations in the this role you will lead functional managers and supervisors align operations with business and financialobjectives drive operational excellence and continuous improvement and build a high-performance culture rooted in safety accountability employee engagement and customer alignment.

You would also:

• Lead and execute a KPI-driven operations strategy aligned with businessobjectives financial goals growth initiatives and long-term capacity needs.

• Promote a strong safety-first culture while ensuring compliance with OSHA company standards regulatory requirements company policies and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct.

• Own operational financial performance including budgeting forecasting cost control capital planning labor materials inventory and operating expenses.

• Champion Lean Manufacturing Kaizen root cause analysis process optimization standardization automation and year-over-year performance improvement.

• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor engaging with teams across shifts to remove barriers solve problems in real time and reinforce accountability.

• Lead daily operational management systems including Gemba walks KPI reviews 5S safety engagement activities audits corrective actions and performance metrics.

• Oversee end-to-end production andlogisticsflow including capacity planning production scheduling inventory management distribution warehouse operations freight strategies and service-level performance.

• Build develop and lead a high-performing operations leadership team while partnering with HR on workforce planning talent development succession planning organizational design employee relations and performance management.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with customer service order management engineering quality supply chain commercial teams and other Door Group locations to support customer expectationssales objectives and network-wide best practices.

• Perform special assignments and projects as assigned.

• Activelyparticipatein providing a safe and harmonious working environment for all employees.

The Skills and Experience you need:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Engineering or related fieldrequired;Masters Degreepreferred.

• Minimum 10 years of progressive operational leadership experience with proven results delivered through teams.

• Manufacturing leadership experience with strong business and financial acumen including P&L cost control productivity budgeting forecasting and capital planning.

• Proven ability to drive KPI performance across safety quality delivery cost and employee engagement.

• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing Kaizen continuous improvement root cause analysis process optimization and advancing manufacturing technologies.

• Strong understanding of OSHA state/federal regulations company standards and regulatory compliance.

• Experience with capacity planning production scheduling workforce planninglogistics inventory management and operations systems.

• Leadership presence with the ability to coach develop influence and build accountable high-performing teams.

• Excellent analytical problem-solving decision-making communication presentation interpersonal and collaboration skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced results-driven environment.

• High levelof comfort and passion for being present on the production floor across all shifts including weekends and off-hours as needed.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint) AI Business Objects and other business systems.

• Must live in orrelocatewithin three months to the Mason City IA area.

• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

What we offer!

We believe in creating opportunities and providing benefits that empower you to grow thrive and build a rewarding lifelong career with us. Here is just a sample of what you can look forward to as a member of our team:

• Competitive Salary

• Paid Vacation Sick Time and paid Company Holidays

• Medical Dental Vision Short and Long-term Disability Life and AD&D Insurance

• 401(k) Program with company contributions

• Tuition Reimbursement Learning and Career Development opportunities

• Flexible Spending

• Employee Assistance Program

• Gym reimbursement

• On-site Health Clinic

• Discount portal

• Recognition well-being and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

We review applications regularly sodontwait

We are building diverse inclusive teams andencourageapplications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.

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If you have any questions about the role or the process email Stephanie Mandato Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at

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