operations director

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Operations DirectorThe Operations Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the company ensuring efficiency quality service and cost-effective management of resources. This leadership role involves strategic planning process optimization and collaboration with various departments to achieve organizational goals.Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with company objectives.</li><li>Manage and optimize operational processes to improve efficiency and productivity.</li><li>Lead mentor and develop the operations team to achieve high performance.</li><li>Oversee budgeting forecasting and resource allocation.</li><li>Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.</li><li>Collaborate with other departments to support business growth and customer satisfaction.</li><li>Monitor key performance indicators and prepare reports for senior management.</li><li>Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration Operations Management or related field; Master's degree preferred.</li><li>Proven experience in an operations leadership role preferably at a senior level.</li><li>Strong understanding of operational procedures and best practices.</li><li>Experience with budgeting forecasting and financial management.</li><li>Excellent leadership and team management skills.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.</li></ul>Skills<ul><li>Strategic Planning</li><li>Process Improvement</li><li>Budget Management</li><li>Team Leadership</li><li>Project Management</li><li>Risk Management</li><li>Data Analysis</li><li>Regulatory Compliance</li><li>Change Management</li><li>Cross-functional Collaboration</li></ul>SkillsStrategic Planning, Process Improvement, Budget Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Risk Management, Data Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Change Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Supply Chain, Process Optimization,Strategic Planning & Execution,Budgeting & Financial Forecasting,Regulatory & Policy Compliance,Resource Allocation & Utilization,Cost Reduction & Efficiency Improvement,Continuous Improvement Culture Building,Conflict Resolution & Mediation Skills,Decision-Making & Problem-Solving,Supply Chain & Logistics Coordination,Continuous Improvement Culture Building,Conflict Resolution & Mediation Skills,Business Continuity Planning

Operations Director

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Meals from the Heartland

This is a chance to join a team that feeds the world. Since inception, Meals from the Heartland has shared over 270 million meals in Iowa, the United States and around the world. This Christian non-profit is looking for essential team members who believe in our mission of &ldquo;empowering people to save starving children&rdquo; and have a heart for service.Meals from the Heartland (MFTH)Position DescriptionDirector of OperationsReports to: Executive DirectorDirectly Supervises: Hunger Fight ManagersStatus: Full-TimeFLSA: ExemptJob Purpose:The Director of Operations will be primarily responsible for all operational activities necessary to achieve stated meal packaging goals and objectives for Meals from the Heartland. This position implements the mission, vision, and core values of the organization by developing, implementing, and evaluating strategies and operational actions to ensure meal production and budget metrics are achieved. This position is a member of the Leadership Team and supervises the hunger fight staff.Primary Responsibilities:&middot; Help develop, manage, and execute the annual meal production goal and strategy, evaluating its success and providing recommendations for improvement.&middot; Keep warehouse clean, well-managed, organized and ready for daily Open Pack and sponsored private packs.&middot; Manage Mobile Hunger Fight Managers and Part Time Hunger Fight Managers ensuring all events are assigned and managed with excellence.&middot; Work collaboratively and closely with the Sales Manager and Hunger Fight Managers to ensure efficient relationship building where cross-purposes might exist.&middot; Work alongside the Finance and Development directors and Marketing and Volunteer Managers to achieve meal production, volunteer, and fundraising goals.&middot; Responsible for data input into Raisers Edge, inventory tracking spreadsheets and placing Purchase Orders and related paperwork verifying accurate and timely information.&middot; Negotiate and Purchase all items necessary for meal production, effectively forecasting purchasing needs and arranging best sourced logistics.&middot; Oversee Monthly and EOY Inventory verifying product counts relative to QuickBooks and analyzing discrepancies.&middot; Manage Mobile Hunger Fights flawlessly, delivering the very best experience to our Hunger Fight partners and packagers.&middot; Review procedures and requirements to guarantee nutritional and cleanliness standards are met.&middot; Manage Meal Distribution to local and national partners setting expectations, forecasting completion of finished meals and arranging logistics with each organization.&middot; Ensure proper management of Fleet vehicles occurs and all registrations are current.&middot; Oversee all warehouse and facility activities and needs ensuring a safe food packaging and warehouse environment and maintenance of the overall building and grounds.&middot; Be a member of the MFTH Leadership team helping the organization achieve its goals.&middot; Embrace the MFTH mission, vision, and values and promote in all business engagements.&middot; Encourage and model good collaboration and communication with MFTH staff, board, volunteers, and donors.&middot; Other management and administrative tasks as assigned.Minimum Skills and Qualifications:&middot; Warehouse management, inventory and logistics expertise, production management experience.&middot; Experience with donor management software or comparable customer relationship and donor management system.&middot; Competence in standard word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.&middot; Excellent verbal and written communication skills.&middot; Associates degree required, bachelor&rsquo;s is preferred with focus in non-profit management, logistics, communications, sales, and/or marketing, or proven work experience.Core Competencies:&middot; Mission ownership: Understands and conveys the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Serves as an organizational ambassador in public settings.&middot; Integrity and Trust: Operates with the highest level of integrity and quickly earns the trust of other staff members, board, and volunteers.&middot; Outgoing personality: An energized individual who can engage with audiences of all sizes.&middot; Written communication: A skilled communicator across all mediums. Can effectively convey our mission and vision to requisite audiences.&middot; Attention to detail. Delivers on time and on budget projects to meet the mission of the organization.&middot; Time management: Effectively self-manages his or her time and consistently meets project/task due dates. Can pivot regularly and juggle multiple priorities at the same time.&middot; Project management: Able to successfully plan for and manage multiple projects of all sizes, meet deadlines, and keep staff team members briefed on progress.&middot; Team orientation: A team player in every sense who is approachable and responsive to others&rsquo; needs.Unified Mission Statement Driven by our faith and guided by our commitment to serve, each employee is charged to effectively and efficiently advance our mission of Empowering people to save starving children. Regardless of our specific role, we will collaborate, adapt and contribute with all stakeholders to the unified vision of providing life-saving food and sharing God&rsquo;s love, both locally and globally.Accountability and Evaluation:This position is supervised by the Executive Director. A job review is conducted annually. Full and Part-time Hunger Fight Managers as well as the Warehouse Manager report to this position.Hours/week: 45 &ndash; 50 hours per week. Evening and weekend hours, as required.Mission: Empowering people to save starving children.Vision: to alleviate life-threatening hunger through education, engagement, and feeding.Job Type: Full-timePay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Red Sky Lighting

<div>The Operations Director is responsible for leading all U.S.-based manufacturing, supply chain, and operational excellence initiatives within the explosion-proof lighting industry. This role oversees assembly operations, quality, supply chain, logistics, planning, procurement, and supplier development across the U.S., Asia, and Mexico. The position ensures reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operations while strengthening supply chain resilience and supporting the company&rsquo;s growth.
Manufacturing Operations<ul>
<li>
Lead U.S. manufacturing activities: assembly, testing, build readiness, and production coordination.
</li><li>Design and standardize production workflows, material flow, and assembly processes.
</li><li>Drive DFM improvements, engineering change implementation, and new product industrialization.
</li><li>Ensure new product launch readiness (tooling, documentation, materials, test capability).
</li><li>Support capacity planning, factory audits, and long-term U.S. production capability growth.
</li></ul>Operational Excellence &amp; Systems<ul>
<li>
Implement Lean / Six Sigma / continuous improvement to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
</li><li>Improve ERP/MRP/WMS performance to strengthen planning accuracy and inventory visibility.
</li><li>Create and maintain standardized SOPs across manufacturing, supply chain, and quality.
</li><li>Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve speed, reliability, and cost structure.
</li></ul>Quality &amp; Compliance<ul>
<li>
Ensure compliance with hazardous-location standards (UL844, Class I Div 1/2, CSA, ATEX/IECEx as applicable).
</li><li>Establish inspection protocols, test standards, and incoming/outgoing QC processes.
</li><li>Lead root-cause analysis and CAPA to drive continuous quality improvements.
</li><li>Support certifications for new products and maintain regulatory documentation.
</li></ul>Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics<ul>
<li>
Own end-to-end supply chain: planning, purchasing, warehousing, fulfillment (U.S. + global).
</li><li>Manage Asia-based suppliers (electronics, housings, machining, components) for performance and compliance.
</li><li>Build resilience by qualifying/developing suppliers in the U.S. and Mexico.
</li><li>Develop sourcing strategies to reduce risk and improve cost, lead time, and quality.
</li><li>Oversee inbound/outbound logistics, customs, 3PLs, and import/export compliance.
</li><li>Build KPIs/dashboards (lead time, inventory turns, material cost, supplier performance, risk).
</li></ul>Team Leadership<ul>
<li>
Build, mentor, and lead teams across operations, supply chain, logistics, quality, and production support.
</li><li>Develop talent through coaching, performance management, and capability-building.
</li><li>Foster accountability, strong communication, and a continuous improvement culture.</li>
</ul>
Requirements<ul><li>8&ndash;12+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or operations.</li><li>Background in industrial equipment, electrical products, or lighting manufacturing required.</li><li>Experience with hazardous-location / explosion-proof certified products strongly preferred.</li><li>Strong understanding of machining, casting, electrical assembly, testing, sealing, and production processes.]</li><li>Proven ability to optimize operations for safety-critical, high-compliance manufacturing environments.</li><li>Experience managing suppliers in Asia, and developing new suppliers in U.S. and Mexico is highly preferred.</li><li>Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.</li></ul>
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation time, floating holidays, and paid sick time, along with a 401(k) retirement plan. Employees also have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage.</div>

Concentra

<div>Overview:
<div>
Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At Concentra, you will be a vital member of our patient care team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Our mission is to improve the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time. Join us at Concentra and see how your clinical competency and compassion can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients you serve.</div><div></div><div> 
The Center Operations Director (COD) is responsible for ensuring an optimal level of care and customer service is delivered to all customers. The COD leads and manages all center support staff and oversees the daily operations of the medical facility. The COD is also responsible for coordinating center activities, general facility management, overseeing patient flow throughout the center, and supporting the medical and therapy providers in the delivery of patient care. Daily interaction with colleagues and patients is required through hands-on center activity including patient registration, check-out and patient care.
</div>Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Spends 80% of their time performing patient facilitation, ensuring every patient and client is provided with exceptional experience, leads by example, and holds staff accountable to service delivery standards &bull; Support day-to-day execution of the medical model by collaborating with and supporting clinicians to drive optimal clinical outcomes and case closure</li><li>
Work with clinicians to support staff competency regarding all patient care needs</li><li>
Create a professional and collaborative working environment with full colleague participation that promotes teamwork, quality, exceptional outcomes, continuous improvement, reward and recognition, and patient safety</li><li>
Manage key operations metrics and holds staff accountable on Turn Around Time (TAT), Net, Patient Experience Rating (NPER), Pearl C4 and other metrics as determined by senior leadership</li><li>
Work with leadership to identify gaps and implement process improvement to ensure optimal patient care</li><li>
Ensure compliance with state regulations, reporting and facility/equipment meets the standards for optimal patient care</li><li>
Coordinate scheduling (including patients, clinicians, and staff) with clinical leadership to ensure efficient and effective clinical support, optimal turnaround times, and exceptional patient experience</li><li>
Monitor center status, provide wait time communication, perform &ldquo;white board&rdquo; patient management, and provide service package expectations</li><li>
Coordinate and prepare material for Center Leadership Team (CLT) meetings with the goal of improving quality, patient safety, and outlier management. Ensure ongoing development to achieve the center's business plan.</li><li>
Maintain and cultivate relationships with center clients and payers while responding to requests within 24 hours</li><li>
Work with Director of Operations (DO), Associate Director of Operation (ADO), and CLT to manage clinical and support staffing levels and proficiencies that will optimize patient satisfaction, workflows, and efficiencies</li><li>
Develop colleague success through all aspects of the talent life cycle for center staff including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, orientation, mentoring/development, engagement, retention, performance management and succession planning</li><li>
Drive consistent center communication that will result in optimal patient/customer care, satisfaction, and business outcomes</li><li>
Accountable for center financial drivers (NPER, TAT, Total Visits, Net Revenue) and review of key indicator reports in order achieve annual business plan</li><li>
Maintain accountability for implementing and consistently maintaining center initiatives and workflows</li></ul><div>
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.</div>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree preferred</li><li>
Some college courses from an accredited college or university or equivalent education and experience</li><li>
In lieu of higher education, the ratio is 1:1 meaning one year of college equals one year of work experience and vice versa</li></ul><div>
Job-Related Experience</div><ul><li>
Customarily has at least three or more years of work leadership or operations management experience</li><li>
Prior healthcare experience and/or customer service-related experience preferred</li></ul><div></div><div> 
Job-Related Skills/Competencies</div> 
<div></div><ul><li>
Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility</li><li>
Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions</li><li>
Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism</li><li>
The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies</li><li>
Strong service mentality and a focus on achieving all aspects of defined service standards</li><li>
Excellent telephone and personal etiquette</li><li>
Warm, positive, energetic, and professional demeanor</li><li>
Effective oral and written communication skills</li><li>
Tactful and diplomatic communication style</li><li>
Working knowledge of principles and practices of personnel recruitment, selection, coaching and other aspects of performance management</li><li>
Performance assessment skills</li><li>
Continued focus on self-development</li><li>
Proficient in computer applications such as Word and Excel</li><li>
Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks and work on multiple projects/tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment without direct supervision</li><li>
Ability to identify areas of opportunity, develop a plan of action to improve, implement and evaluate plan effectively</li><li>
Ability to resolve colleague, client, and patient issues in an effective and timely manner</li></ul>
Additional Data:
<ul><li>401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match</li><li>
Medical, Vision, Prescription, Telehealth, &amp; Dental Plans</li><li>
Life &amp; Disability Insurance</li><li>
Paid Time Off &amp; Extended Illness Days Offered</li><li>
Colleague Referral Bonus Program</li><li>
Tuition Reimbursement</li><li>
Commuter Benefits</li><li>
Dependent Care Spending Account</li><li>
Employee Discounts</li></ul><div>
This job requires access to confidential and critical information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.</div><div>
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Concentra is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans</h2></div>

Center Operations Director

Emerson

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Job Summary:
 
 
 
 This is a strategic leadership position reporting to the Global Business Unit VP Operations &amp; Supply Chain with a strong dotted line to Measurement Solutions BU VP in MEA. The leader will lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team in UAE and KSA while exemplifying Emerson&rsquo;s Core Values of Safety &amp; Quality, Integrity and Support Our People.
 
 
 The Director of Operations will play a critical role in leading Middle East &amp; Africa&rsquo;s strategic initiatives around product localization, QuickShip &amp; Repair services, Technology Transfer projects, adoption of global manufacturing best practices while working collaboratively with World Area Leadership, Customer Care, Sales &amp; Product Marketing and Finance teams.
 
 
 The Operations Director will oversee all aspects related to Manufacturing Operations for the Measurement Solutions Business Unit across Middle East &amp; Africa with direct responsibility over Quality, HSE, Logistics and Supply Chain functions across two manufacturing locations in UAE and KSA.
 
 
 
 In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
 
 
 
 
 Dubai/Saudi Site Safety and Quality:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Advocate Emerson values and drive a culture of Safety and Quality at all levels.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and implement corrective and preventive actions to ensure 0 Safety Incidents
 </li>
 <li>
 Organize Safety Audits, Peer to Peer Audits, Monthly Safety Walks, Safety Meetings etc.
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in Quarterly Safety and Quality World Area Reviews
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive Continuous improvement on Safety and Quality KPIs
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure high Quality standards are followed and all Products meet customer and Emerson Quality Expectations
 </li>
 <li>
 Work on Customer Quality Complaints and Warranty cases
 </li>
 <li>
 Support ISO 9001:2015 Audits and Corrective actions
 </li>
 <li>
 Support Factories and Product certification for MEA Requirement and Factories approval with MEA Key Accounts
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Strategic Operational Focus:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop the MEA World Area (WA) Operations strategy and align with Global Operations and World Area Leadership
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive the MEA Fulfillment strategy including all strategic technology and capability localizations
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate and build effective relationship with Customer Care, Sales and Marketing
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive operational excellence of Ontime Delivery, Lead Time and Quick Ship, Productivity and Cost reduction
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive all the global Smart Factory Initiatives
 </li>
 <li>
 Define and execute by RTP process to efficiently transfer manufacturing technology to MEA from other World Areas
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead the MEA SIOP strategy and develop a Demand Plan as well as a CAPEX and resources plan to meet the customer expectations
 </li>
 <li>
 Cash Flow improvement (ITO and DPO)
 </li>
 <li>
 Be an Integral part of the Global Distribution Network steering committee
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Daily Operations Management:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure Equipment and Labor capacity are available to execute Customer Orders on Daily basis to meet Service Level, POR and Productivity targets
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and minimize risks of orders delay to Requested Date for MRO and PMO Backlog
 </li>
 <li>
 Shipping and Warehouse management
 </li>
 <li>
 Level Loading Backlog to Capacity by managing ATP/CTP setup and Order Rescheduling
 </li>
 <li>
 Short Term Production planning and alignment between Manufacturing, Customer Care and Supply Chain
 </li>
 <li>
 Issue resolution for Business System, Equipment, Product Quality etc.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive the monthly Build Plan process and weekly overdue past due backlog reviews
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Supply Chain and Logistics:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Drive Cost Reduction and Cost Avoidance on Buyout Items by early engagement with Proposal Team at Quote stage, utilizing online bidding events and create competitive environment for Suppliers
 </li>
 <li>
 Supplier Management for Buyouts: Supplier Performance Review, New Suppliers Qualification
 </li>
 <li>
 Purchase components and material from External and Intercompany Suppliers and align with Global Supply Chain and Best Sourcing opportunities from cost and speed perspectives
 </li>
 <li>
 Inventory Optimization and Material Safety Stock to minimize Production Stockouts and ensure Material Availability
 </li>
 <li>
 Arbitrate decisions around Direct Sourcing from External Suppliers vs Intercompany
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure robust and effective Incoming Inspection process and tools in place
 </li>
 <li>
 Cost optimization for Inbound and Outbound Shipments by using effective mode of shipments and Freight Forwarder selection
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure imports/ exports processes comply with Customs and JAFZA requirements
 </li>
 <li>
 SABER, FANR approval, Jafza Customs Reconciliation and Other Country Specific Shipments approvals
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure internal on time delivery of receiving, kitting, picking and shipping operations
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Leadership and people management:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Represent MEA Operations in all MEA and international business setting
 </li>
 <li>
 Foster people development through the Emerson HR process such as Talent Review, Organization Review
 </li>
 <li>
 Execute the Performance Management process through vision and goal setting, continuous feedback and coaching and merit review
 </li>
 <li>
 Continuously work on the succession planning for MEA Operations leadership to emerge the next generation of leaders
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Who you are?
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 You establish and articulate the broader vision (Drives Vision and Purpose) to the team, adjusting communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders (Communicates Effectively), setting goals to fuel growth (Drives Results),
 </li>
 <li>
 facilitating open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders (Collaborates) and make high-quality decisions,
 </li>
 <li>
 even when based on incomplete information or in the face of uncertainty (Decision Quality)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 For this Role, You Will Need:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Proven management responsibility and management experience in manufacturing operations
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum 10 years of Operations or Supply Chain experience with strong track record in successful operational leadership role.
 </li>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent in technical, operational, supply chain or related business field
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent knowledge in various operations tools, business system, supply chain, management process, KPIs etc to drive operational excellence.
 </li>
 <li>
 Adhere to Health, Safety &amp; Environment policies as laid by the organization
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong strategic mindset, attitude to always look for opportunities to optimize and improve
 </li>
 <li>
 Courageous, flexible to embrace and lead changes
 </li>
 <li>
 Passionate in people/organizational engagement and development
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication, strong organizational skills
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Our Culture &amp; Commitment to You:
 
 
 
 At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives&mdash;because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
 
 
 We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family&rsquo;s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
 
 
 Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.
</div>

MEA Operations Director

<div>Job Summary:
This is a strategic leadership position reporting to the Global Business Unit VP Operations &amp; Supply Chain with a strong dotted line to Measurement Solutions BU VP in MEA. The leader will lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team in UAE and KSA while exemplifying Emerson&rsquo;s Core Values of Safety &amp; Quality, Integrity and Support Our People.
The Director of Operations will play a critical role in leading Middle East &amp; Africa&rsquo;s strategic initiatives around product localization, QuickShip &amp; Repair services, Technology Transfer projects, adoption of global manufacturing best practices while working collaboratively with World Area Leadership, Customer Care, Sales &amp; Product Marketing and Finance teams.
The Operations Director will oversee all aspects related to Manufacturing Operations for the Measurement Solutions Business Unit across Middle East &amp; Africa with direct responsibility over Quality, HSE, Logistics and Supply Chain functions across two manufacturing locations in UAE and KSA. 
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Dubai/Saudi Site Safety and Quality:
<ul><li>Advocate Emerson values and drive a culture of Safety and Quality at all levels.
</li><li>Identify and implement corrective and preventive actions to ensure 0 Safety Incidents
</li><li>Organize Safety Audits, Peer to Peer Audits, Monthly Safety Walks, Safety Meetings etc.
</li><li>Participate in Quarterly Safety and Quality World Area Reviews
</li><li>Drive Continuous improvement on Safety and Quality KPIs
</li><li>Ensure high Quality standards are followed and all Products meet customer and Emerson Quality Expectations
</li><li>Work on Customer Quality Complaints and Warranty cases
</li><li>Support ISO 9001:2015 Audits and Corrective actions
</li><li>Support Factories and Product certification for MEA Requirement and Factories approval with MEA Key Accounts 
</li></ul>Strategic Operational Focus:
<ul><li>Develop the MEA World Area (WA) Operations strategy and align with Global Operations and World Area Leadership
</li><li>Drive the MEA Fulfillment strategy including all strategic technology and capability localizations
</li><li>Collaborate and build effective relationship with Customer Care, Sales and Marketing
</li><li>Drive operational excellence of Ontime Delivery, Lead Time and Quick Ship, Productivity and Cost reduction
</li><li>Drive all the global Smart Factory Initiatives
</li><li>Define and execute by RTP process to efficiently transfer manufacturing technology to MEA from other World Areas
</li><li>Lead the MEA SIOP strategy and develop a Demand Plan as well as a CAPEX and resources plan to meet the customer expectations
</li><li>Cash Flow improvement (ITO and DPO)
</li><li>Be an Integral part of the Global Distribution Network steering committee 
</li></ul>Daily Operations Management:
<ul><li>Ensure Equipment and Labor capacity are available to execute Customer Orders on Daily basis to meet Service Level, POR and Productivity targets
</li><li>Identify and minimize risks of orders delay to Requested Date for MRO and PMO Backlog
</li><li>Shipping and Warehouse management
</li><li>Level Loading Backlog to Capacity by managing ATP/CTP setup and Order Rescheduling
</li><li>Short Term Production planning and alignment between Manufacturing, Customer Care and Supply Chain
</li><li>Issue resolution for Business System, Equipment, Product Quality etc.
</li><li>Drive the monthly Build Plan process and weekly overdue past due backlog reviews 
</li></ul>Supply Chain and Logistics:
<ul><li>Drive Cost Reduction and Cost Avoidance on Buyout Items by early engagement with Proposal Team at Quote stage, utilizing online bidding events and create competitive environment for Suppliers
</li><li>Supplier Management for Buyouts: Supplier Performance Review, New Suppliers Qualification
</li><li>Purchase components and material from External and Intercompany Suppliers and align with Global Supply Chain and Best Sourcing opportunities from cost and speed perspectives
</li><li>Inventory Optimization and Material Safety Stock to minimize Production Stockouts and ensure Material Availability
</li><li>Arbitrate decisions around Direct Sourcing from External Suppliers vs Intercompany
</li><li>Ensure robust and effective Incoming Inspection process and tools in place
</li><li>Cost optimization for Inbound and Outbound Shipments by using effective mode of shipments and Freight Forwarder selection
</li><li>Ensure imports/ exports processes comply with Customs and JAFZA requirements
</li><li>SABER, FANR approval, Jafza Customs Reconciliation and Other Country Specific Shipments approvals
</li><li>Ensure internal on time delivery of receiving, kitting, picking and shipping operations 
</li></ul>Leadership and people management:
<ul><li>Represent MEA Operations in all MEA and international business setting
</li><li>Foster people development through the Emerson HR process such as Talent Review, Organization Review
</li><li>Execute the Performance Management process through vision and goal setting, continuous feedback and coaching and merit review
</li><li>Continuously work on the succession planning for MEA Operations leadership to emerge the next generation of leaders 
</li></ul>Who you are?
<ul><li>You establish and articulate the broader vision (Drives Vision and Purpose) to the team, adjusting communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders (Communicates Effectively), setting goals to fuel growth (Drives Results),
</li><li>facilitating open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders (Collaborates) and make high-quality decisions,
</li><li>even when based on incomplete information or in the face of uncertainty (Decision Quality)
</li></ul>For this Role, You Will Need:
<ul><li>Proven management responsibility and management experience in manufacturing operations
</li><li>Minimum 10 years of Operations or Supply Chain experience with strong track record in successful operational leadership role.
</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent in technical, operational, supply chain or related business field
</li><li>Excellent knowledge in various operations tools, business system, supply chain, management process, KPIs etc to drive operational excellence.
</li><li>Adhere to Health, Safety &amp; Environment policies as laid by the organization 
</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
<ul><li>Strong strategic mindset, attitude to always look for opportunities to optimize and improve
</li><li>Courageous, flexible to embrace and lead changes
</li><li>Passionate in people/organizational engagement and development
</li>Excellent communication, strong organizational skills 
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</li></ul>Our Culture &amp; Commitment to You:
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives&mdash;because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family&rsquo;s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.</div>

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