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With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

The Director of Operations will lead an operations team of over 150 people by fostering an environment of empowerment, inclusion, and continuous improvement. The goal will be to strive for excellence in areas related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Cost through the effective use of 80/20 and a servant leadership mindset. Reporting to the VP, Operations, this role has responsibility of the Oklahoma City site including production, planning, inventory, logistics and materials.

Job Description:

• Provide direct management of production leadership team

• Manage manufacturing facility with the standardized Lean Operating System and the deployment of 6S

• Develop and sustain a culture of “Lean Behavior” defined by:

• A “Visual Factory” where in every area it is clear if we are having a good day / bad day against the expected performance “at a glance”, without asking questions

• Adherence to standardized work

• Daily management of the operation throughout the day by leaders that walk the shop floor with purpose and regular cadence (Leader Standard Work and Gemba Walks)

• Employees that are expected to address any-and-all non-standard conditions, per the standard work, without delay

• Sponsor / participate VSM workshops across the deployment cycle

• Drive Lean process improvement projects and RIE (Kaizen) Events designed to improve delivery performance, lead time, logistics optimization, and operational efficiency

• Manage key metrics and KPI’s (OTD, FPY, Safety, etc.) relevant to business and operational excellence

• Plan and organize action steps for current growth projections

• Develop and maintain in-process manufacturing systems to ensure product quality, understanding all customer specifications and requirements.

• Ensure new parts and optimization projects are completed by the required deadline, at reasonable cost, and with a robust process, preparing procedures and plans and working closely with engineering, programming, quality, and customer service and support as required.

• Proactive and continuous evaluation of capacity vs. demand for all manufacturing resources (people, equipment, inventory, etc.).

• Keep up to date on the latest operations to continually optimize and drive costs out of our products.

• Work collaboratively to facilitate the design, development and implementation of policies, procedures and practices related to operations

• Maintain effective accountability for the performance of all team members.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management or other related field required. A Master’s Degree is preferred.

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in industrial engineered products manufacturing required

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a management role with responsibility for manufacturing operations in different operating environments required

• Strong team leadership capabilities and communications skills; an ability to work with and influence a variety of different positions within an organization.

• Demonstrated servant leadership behaviors to influence and manage people/teams while creating followership with others.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Strong collaboration and communications skills: Has an ability to work with and influence individuals at all levels, internally and externally; someone who can effectively communicate the vision, message, and rationale.

• Strategic Thinking and Agility: Sees the big picture, makes connections, and creates strategies to achieve the competitive advantage; Plays chess vs. checkers; Can see the possibilities, defines the map to get there, and translates actions into meaningful value

• Business Acumen: exceptional analytical skills and ability to tie back to business and strategy.

• Critical Thinking and Decision Making: Demonstrated capacity for independent thought and critical thinking. Sound judgment guides calculated risks for long-term value creation. Makes decisions with conviction.

• Drive for Results: A self-starter who can manage multiple projects and activities end to end. Has the capability and willingness to “roll-up” their sleeves to achieve results; will do so in a persistent and resilient way to work through obstacles.

• Ambiguity Tolerance: High tolerance for ambiguity and able to navigate in the gray. Can make forward progress without having the whole picture. Ability to work in an ambiguous role, defining the framework where it might not currently exist with the ability to learn and iterate over time.

• Lives the IDEX Values of Trust, Team, and Excellence.

Work Environment

Exposure to manufacturing environment. Noise level may vary from moderate office environment to noisy/loud in the plant area. Proper use of safety equipment such as steel-toed shoes, goggles, safety glasses, gloves, apron and face shield must be observed.

Travel

Up to 10%

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).

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Job Family: Operations

Business Unit: Advanced Flow Solutions (Corken)