Overview Our Commitment to YOU! At JBT, we value our employees and their contributions to the success of the business. We are committed to providing YOU with programs and options that will allow YOU to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community. We also pride ourselves in fostering a genuine team culture, only employing the brightest minds to work collaboratively across different functions to deliver world-class projects. The Opportunity If you are reading this, we could guess two things about you: You love solving problems and you are a great leader. As our Operations Director, you will lead and implement operation excellence throughout the manufacturing sites to improve, safety, quality, scheduling, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. This position oversees the full Manufacturing department, Planning, scheduling, Sourcing, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and RCI (Relentless Continuous Improvement) On a given day, you might find yourself: Doing strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability, productivity, and efficiency throughout the manufacturing operations Being a strong advocate of Safety Initiatives Developing and implementing an integrated production scheduling system to enable flexibility and meet customer needs Providing leadership for team members Developing and deploying opex (operational expenditure) improvement initiatives Interacting regularly with the executive team and individual department heads to ensure that company priorities are aligned with the vision and direction of the company Responsibilities The Challenge To thrive, you should: Demonstrate exceptional leadership abilities Have a thorough understanding of the Global ERP systems and be a leader in its use of mulitple systems Develop and promote a team culture of continuous improvement and involvement Ensure proper material management to meet production needs Use metrics to track the well-being of the operation and drive changes Maintain a team that is accountable for executing operating procedures and deliverables Excellent planning and organizational abilities Customer/Quality focused Be experienced in ISO, ASME, EMS type standards Here is how you can stand out: Lead the business in Safety improvement via Catipillar safety best practices Hands on leadership experience in a manufacturing facilities and production operations Excellent ERP Skills and a belief that it is a tool essential to a successful operation Experience with material management, process improvement, safety and quality systems and processes A solid understanding of machines & tools, and practical experience on equipment High level of emotional intelligence. Be able to develop positive relationships at all levels in the organization Team focused and adaptable Understand and apply LSS / RCI strategy Be hands on in relation to process changes and daily standard work Manage departments via visual control Develop plant layout which optimizes process flow Improve business processes to turn margin erosion into margin appreciation Utilize and permeate Supply Chain / Inventory best practices laid out via corporate sponsors Implement stage gate approval process throoughout the value steam Bolster Quality Assurance to ASME style quality levels Initate growth plans corresponding with site utilization strategies Qualifications Mandatory: 4 year degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent Lean Manufacturing expertise 10 years of Management experience in Manufacturing/Planning (minimum) 10 years in shop floor Managing experience (minimum) Experience in working with ERP systems Experience in Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing process Proficient in use of MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint Lean Manufacturing Knowledgeable in all aspects and disciplines of manufacturing (Sheet Metal, Machining, Welding, Fabrication, Assembly). Preferred: JDE/Oracle ERP MBA Travel: up to 20% of time traveling BENEFITS JBT Corporation offers the growth potential of a company with a developing technology that is unique in its field, plus frequent company-sponsored events and a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage and 401(k) plan. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of JBT Corporation to provide equal opportunity for qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law at the JBT Corporation location to which this application is submitted. In addition, as a Federal Government contractor, JBT Corporation is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources department. EOE-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities If you have a disability or impairment that prevents you from completing the online application, please seek the assistance of your local employment services agency. JBT maintains active relationships with local employment services agencies, and they have pledged their support in assisting any applicant needing help in applying. To find information on agencies throughout the United States, please go to www.careeronestop.org You may also call Susan Cotton at 844-286-4524 if your disability or impairment prevents you from applying online. NOTE: Do not use this number unless you need assistance because of a disability or impairment. The personnel attending this phone line will not be able to give you a status update regarding your application and will not be the individuals making a decision regarding your employment. Mandatory: 4 year degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent Lean Manufacturing expertise 10 years of Management experience in Manufacturing/Planning (minimum) 10 years in shop floor Managing experience (minimum) Experience in working with ERP systems Experience in Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing process Proficient in use of MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint Lean Manufacturing Knowledgeable in all aspects and disciplines of manufacturing (Sheet Metal, Machining, Welding, Fabrication, Assembly). Preferred: JDE/Oracle ERP MBA Travel: up to 20% of time traveling BENEFITS JBT Corporation offers the growth potential of a company with a developing technology that is unique in its field, plus frequent company-sponsored events and a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage and 401(k) plan. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of JBT Corporation to provide equal opportunity for qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law at the JBT Corporation location to which this application is submitted. In addition, as a Federal Government contractor, JBT Corporation is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources department. EOE-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities If you have a disability or impairment that prevents you from completing the online application, please seek the assistance of your local employment services agency. JBT maintains active relationships with local employment services agencies, and they have pledged their support in assisting any applicant needing help in applying. To find information on agencies throughout the United States, please go to www.careeronestop.org You may also call Susan Cotton at 844-286-4524 if your disability or impairment prevents you from applying online. NOTE: Do not use this number unless you need assistance because of a disability or impairment. The personnel attending this phone line will not be able to give you a status update regarding your application and will not be the individuals making a decision regarding your employment. The Challenge To thrive, you should: Demonstrate exceptional leadership abilities Have a thorough understanding of the Global ERP systems and be a leader in its use of mulitple systems Develop and promote a team culture of continuous improvement and involvement Ensure proper material management to meet production needs Use metrics to track the well-being of the operation and drive changes Maintain a team that is accountable for executing operating procedures and deliverables Excellent planning and organizational abilities Customer/Quality focused Be experienced in ISO, ASME, EMS type standards Here is how you can stand out: Lead the business in Safety improvement via Catipillar safety best practices Hands on leadership experience in a manufacturing facilities and production operations Excellent ERP Skills and a belief that it is a tool essential to a successful operation Experience with material management, process improvement, safety and quality systems and processes A solid understanding of machines & tools, and practical experience on equipment High level of emotional intelligence. Be able to develop positive relationships at all levels in the organization Team focused and adaptable Understand and apply LSS / RCI strategy Be hands on in relation to process changes and daily standard work Manage departments via visual control Develop plant layout which optimizes process flow Improve business processes to turn margin erosion into margin appreciation Utilize and permeate Supply Chain / Inventory best practices laid out via corporate sponsors Implement stage gate approval process throoughout the value steam Bolster Quality Assurance to ASME style quality levels Initate growth plans corresponding with site utilization strategies