Director, Operations - Stuttgart, Arkansas (Durable Goods Manufacturing Experience required)

Our position as an innovation leader continually inspires us to promote more efficient energy use and a healthier environment through our product operations. Our engaged and diverse workforce is committed to providing climate control solutions that provide the most value and comfort for our customers. We are proud to have instilled a shared sense of responsibility and commitment among our approximately 10,000 employees located throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

No matter where we work or at what level, as LII employees we are all expected to consistently practice the highest standards of Integrity, Respect, and Excellence . LII's Code of Business Conduct provides general guidance on how to carry out our daily activities by not only our values and policies but also the letter and spirit of all applicable laws. All employees, including officers and members of our board of directors, must follow our Code. We also expect our Business Partners to abide by the same core values as followed by LII.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

The Director, of Operations, reports to the General Plant Manager, North America Commercial HVAC, and is responsible for proactively directing all activities of the Assembly and Fabrication departments, within the Lennox Commercial manufacturing site in Stuttgart, AR. A 750,000-square-foot facility with over 1600 employees, the Stuttgart factory is the foundation of the North American Commercial Unitary HVAC business. This position will work directly with senior leaders to develop an operational strategy that aligns with the overall business strategy to support and increase factory productivity.

• Drive 6S and Lean Manufacturing practices throughout the manufacturing floor.
• Direct manufacturing processes across the business to meet quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Develop continuous improvement initiatives and drive positive change.
• Manage the hiring, direction, assessment, and development of team members.
• Support and enhance Hourly labor development, utilizing internal assessment tools and developmental systems.
• Champion the Commercial culture, driving an environment of accountability, open communication, and high ethical standards.
• Support the Vision and Mission statement of the Stuttgart plant and Commercial business segment.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or other related field, with an advanced degree preferred.
• Significant experience in operations, manufacturing complex products through vertically integrated fabrication processes.
• Strong working knowledge of metal punch, bending and forming operations, utilizing traditional and robotic systems.
• Strong vendor management experience.
• Ability to develop capital project business cases and provide hands-on capital project support.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and entrepreneurial, demonstrating willingness for learning and improvement.
• Well-developed quantitative and qualitative analytical and critical thinking skills
• Working knowledge of Lean principles and previous Kaizen experience preferred
• Skilled with the use of Microsoft and other business software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP, etc.
• At least 10 years of experience in durable goods manufacturing plants.

Top candidates will also have:

• Outstanding cross-functional leadership skills; viewed as credible by business unit/functional leaders
• Ability to motivate and lead teams to achieve goals
• Strong influencing and communication skills; capable of securing management buy-in, sponsorship, and investment through strong articulation of business benefits aligned to broader organizational objectives

WHAT WE OFFER

This position is 100% onsite in the Stuttgart, Arkansas manufacturing facility .

We are committed to providing limitless opportunities for the growth and development of all our employees, largely promoting from within the organization.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Excellent medical plans designed to support healthy lifestyles
• Mental and financial health programs
• Outstanding 401k with company match and 1-year bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community involvement opportunities
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation assistance is available
• And much, much more!