Director of Operations

Waukesha, WI

Do you want to be part of a team where we work collaboratively to achieve our goals? Do you enjoy working in an innovative and growth focused environment? A company that invests in its equipment and its team members? Then Hydro-Thermal is the company for you!

At Hydro-Thermal Corporation success is attributed to people who are committed to technical competence, are responsive to customers' needs, are friendly, are willing to work hard, have complete integrity, and are active in our industry and in the local communities.

Overview:

Under the direction of the President, the Director of Operations reviews the cost of goods sold and ensures the meeting of gross profit goals, ensures that all groups meet their performance expectations and work within their budgetary constraints, reviews procedures and ensures the groups follow those procedures, oversees the day-to-day operations of the shop, scheduling, materials, facilities, shipping, and purchasing.  The incumbent also oversees the safety program and compliance with state and federal laws regarding safety regulations for the entire company.    

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prioritize, schedule and delegate work assignments, and directly supervise day-to-day operations to ensure the meeting of gross profit goals, ensure that all groups meet their performance expectations and work within their budgetary constraints, and review procedures and ensure the groups follow those procedures.
  • Assist in the development of the short term and long range strategies, plans, and budgets based on corporate goals and growth objectives.
  • Oversee and coordinate with each group to ensure the achievement of all performance goals and objectives.
  • Review data information and to produce reports reflecting operating statistics and to make better business decisions. Evaluate the results of overall operations regularly and systematically and report these results to the President and senior management team.
  • Review projects and ensure profits are meeting expectations.
  • Interface and coordinate with others in senior leadership to ensure the overall customer satisfaction, quality, safety and strategic vision of Hydro-Thermal Corporation. 
  • Oversee vendor relationships to ensure competitive pricing and outstanding service.
  • Review quotes by the service groups to ensure competitive pricing while meeting profit goals.
  • Develop and implement procedures and controls to promote efficient operations of the organization and ensure the groups follow those procedures and controls.
  • Develop, recommend, and upon approval, implement the operating budgets. Manage the budgets within the budgetary constraints. Analyze and report on variances between actual and budgeted expenditures.
  • Ensure the training of new and present employees in the processes and methods required to achieve the organization’s standards for quality, quantity, and safety, consistent with the organization’s principles.
  • Ensure organizational compliance with all local, state and federal regulatory agencies. Promote affirmative action and equal employment opportunity.
  • Ensure the completion of all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations. Ensure the maintenance of departmental housekeeping standards.

Qualifications:

  • Lean/Six Sigma experience, Black Belt would be strongly preferred or related experience and/or education.
  • Demonstrated analytical ability, reasoning, problem solving and verbal and written communications skills

Education and/or Experience:

  • B.S. Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent combination of education and/or experience in process/manufacturing engineering fundamentals.
  • At least 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least five years in management roles or related experience and/or education

Work Environment:

  • Able to travel using public transportation.
  • Moderate exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, chemical vapors, metal work and loud noise.
  • Some physical activity including lifting, bending and standing for above average amounts of time.

Benefits:

In addition to your base compensation, you are provided with a wide range of benefit programs which are designed to enhance the quality of your life, to provide protection and help when some of life's problems may occur.

  • Continuing Education/Tuition Reimbursement
  • Vacation and Personal Time Off and paid Holidays
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Company provided Life/AD&D

Hydro-Thermal is always on the lookout for exceptional people. We value innovative, growth-centric minded folks who have integrity and never stop being a customer advocate.  

EEO Statement Hydro-Thermal Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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