Operations Senior Director

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company! Daikin Applied is seeking a talented Senior Director of Operations. The Senior Director of Operations will direct, and lead the production of our Chiller product lines, ensuring the achievement of company objectives. You will lead a team of supervisors and a production staff of more than 400 union employees, tasked with producing custom and semi-custom industrial chillers that meet Daikin Applied's quality standards and commitment to on time delivery. This role will be focused on driving strategy and transformational change. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! Location: Staunton, VA onsite Responsibilities: Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, production costs, backlogs, quality and other related manufacturing statisticsProvides input to the development of product strategy and research and development of new and emerging productsEstablishes production and quality control standards, develops budget and cost controls, and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products orderedProvides guidance to the development of a manufacturing process plan, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needsEnsures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are metCoordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipmentReviews production, operating and financial reports and communicates information to executive managementDetermines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectivesDevelop plant policies and supervise the application of such policies. Ensures that all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulationsParticipates in organizational development to ensure appropriate and adequate utilization of labor, machinery and equipment. Take action to implement changes/improvements when necessaryOversee the implementation of manufacturing schedules based on sales requirements and plant capacityMonitors production activities to eliminate delays and ensure adherence to production and shopping schedulesMaintains effective communications with Engineering, Purchasing, Materials, Customer Service, Marketing and other departments to constantly seek production improvements, minimize costs and ensure maximum customer satisfactionOversees a strong, proactive safety program to promote a safe, healthy working environment for all plant employeesSeeks to maintain a mutually beneficial relationship with the union and provides information in periodic Labor-Management meetingsMaintains conformance to budgetary limitations in all departmentsManage supervisors and other employees by establishing goals, allocating resources, assessing annual performance and determining individual merit and promotional increasesWhat's in it for you: Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much moreThe ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growthThe support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our bestMinimum Qualifications: 4-year bachelor's degree bachelor's degree in Technical, Scientific or Engineering10 years of leading people and processes, setting strategy, site or functional oversight in a semi-custom manufacturing environment. The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from 200K - 220K. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!

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