Director - Operations

Company: Legrand AV, Inc.
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: May 10, 2025

Job Description:

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the team at Legrand!GENERAL PURPOSEThis position is responsible for effectively planning, directing and leading all Operations related functions, e.g. Production, Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, Facility Management, Maintenance, Materials, and Distribution. The focus is to lead the respective operations to achieve efficient, continually improved performance with respect to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale and Preparation using a full spectrum of LEAN tools & applications.DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage short, medium and long term strategy and operations for facilities within scope while constantly seeking opportunities for synergies within LNCA
• Lead and manage effective work processes and operational flow throughout the facility to ensure efficient and effective results
• Execute on Legrand Way operational and safety protocols and continually monitor, measure and report on operational metrics including KPI's and develop improvement plans as needed to meet targets
• Collaborate with EH&S Team as a champion for continuously improving safe workplace, taking personal interest and ownership
• Support and lead plant-level Safety steering committee, with continual facility, incident and procedural review discipline
• Ensure quality standards compliance at all levels of the organization and coordinate actively with the corporate level steering committee
  • Lead the development of systematic continuous improvement plans for all aspects of product and production quality
  • Maintain constant visibility of product reliability and customer experience issues, responding with responsible and thorough corrective and preventive actions
  • Utilize standardized LEAN tools for Continuous Improvement (CI) including Ishikawa diagrams, A3 8 Step Problem Solving, Capability Studies, and Design of Experiments as appropriate
  • Utilize our ISO 9000 Quality Management System as a value adding set of business processes
    • Work closely with the HR Team to continually seek ways to recruit top talent into the organization
    • Collaborate with other operations teams such as Planning, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement and Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) to ensure success in facility key metrics
      • Participate as a key member of Operations leadership team, assisting in driving functional alignment to Legrand's core values and development of strategy; Establish themselves as a key role leader on the AVD Operations team while constantly seeking opportunities to broaden their impact on the Division
      • Effectively collaborate with other departments cross-functionally to support strategic goals of the organization
      • Provide strategic direction to Operational functions, identify improvements and support business objectives; align procedures with customer and business requirements
      • Actively support all Legrand CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) targets and initiatives and ensure expectations are clearly communicated to broader team
      • Effectively manage, develop, and motivate direct and indirect reports
      • Responsible for all aspects of performance management including interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluations, and recognition
      • Provide effective, constructive and appropriate feedback and leadership to direct reports to foster positive, team atmosphere; ensure personal and professional development of direct reports
      • Initiate and assist with the creation, development, and implementation of processes and procedures
      • Consistently support compliance by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, and the Company's policies and procedures
      • Understand workplace hazards and take steps to proactively prevent and report hazards or injuries in the workplace. Cooperate in safety programs, initiatives, and investigations.
      • Demonstrate our core values of Customers, People, Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Learning & Improvement, and Empowerment & AccountabilityJOB REQUIREMENTSEssential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
        • Thorough LEAN understanding with proven track record of improvement using this toolkit
        • Excellent interpersonal, oral presentation and written communication skills; professional presence and behavior
        • Proven ability to measure and perform against internal and external industry standards
        • Experienced change agent possessing the strategic, analytical and teamwork skills needed to drive major decisions across a diverse set of stakeholders
        • Proven ability to manage people; train and motivate employees, as well as delegate effectively
        • Must be able to function in a deadline driven environment
        • Proven ability to make sound decisions to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law
        • Excellent project management, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage several projects at one time while providing high attention to details and excellent follow-through skills
        • Must possess high degree of professionalism and ability to handle confidential informationMinimum Education and Experience Required:
          • Bachelor's degree in business discipline or other related technical degree with vertically integrated manufacturing experience and a minimum of seven (7) years' progressive experience within manufacturing environment; with minimum of 5 years management experience; or combination of relevant education and experience.Special Job Requirements:
            • Requires frequent availability and communication during non-standard business hours to communicate with team members working varied schedules
            • Must be available for extended, varied work hours based on business needPreferred Qualifications:
              • Black/Green Belt certification and/or certified Lean practitioner preferred
              • Prefer work experience with formal QMS (ISO-9000), EMS (ISO-14000), Safety (ISO-45000) and formal Operational Excellence programs
              • MBA and/or technical degree
              • Experience leading plants in multiple locationsWORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
                • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required (for the majority of the working day) to sit and make coordinated movements of the fingers for data entry on a keyboard.
                • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
                • Combination general office and regular shop assembly/distribution center environment (no air conditioning)
                • Steel-toed shoes are required for working in this position.
                • May require regular ground travel to other company facilities
                • Long-distance or air travel as needed - not to exceed 10% travelNote: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Legrand is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. You will be considered for this position based upon your experience and education, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workforce environment that is free from any form of discrimination or harassment.If you'd like to work in a fun, creative, business-casual environment that offers a comprehensive benefit package, we encourage you to apply! Legrand is an equal employment opportunity employer.For California residents, please see the link for the . California law requires that we provide you this notice about the collection and use of your personal Information.

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