Director, Manufacturing bei BASX INC

Description

Back to the “BASX.”  

With core values based on People, Product, Pride and Perseverance, BASX, located in Redmond, OR, was founded in 2014 by two entrepreneurial engineers who had a vision for providing precision air handling systems. Fast forward just 10 years, BASX, now an integral part of AAON, is an industry leader in the innovative research, development, design and manufacturing of custom heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions.

Our goal is to partner with companies, in a wide range of industries such as data centers, clean rooms and surgery centers, who come to us with complex challenges that need to be resolved.  Our team has a world-class reputation for manufacturing custom HVAC solutions that exceed our customers' needs and expectations, and we are proud to manufacture over 90% of our units, from start to finish, right here in beautiful Central Oregon.

Our team is rapidly increasing, from 200 employees in 2022 to over 1000 today, to meet the demand for our innovative solutions, and we are looking for talented individuals within a broad range of specialties to continue this incredible growth.

If you are looking for a job in a dynamic, fast-paced, growing, and fun environment where you can develop and hone your skills, we want to meet you. Our team enjoys flexible shift schedules and generous benefits, including medical, dental and vision, and short- and long-term disability as well as both a 401(k) and an HSA (Health Savings Account) with a 175% employer match. We welcome people who have a passion for ingenuity, perseverance, and pride, and who love innovation and the satisfaction of knowing their work matters.

Facility Summary: We are looking for a Director of Operations to lead our growing site in Redmond, OR with $250M in annual sales, 800+ employees.

Job Summary:  The Director of Operations is responsible for leading one of our manufacturing plants, ensure the highest level of safety of our employees, quality and service for our customer, using Lean Manufacturing and Servant Leadership to achieve the P&L targets.  The incumbent will be responsible for aligning the people, processes, measurements and efforts across assigned plant with the primary focus areas of safety, delivery, quality and cost.  The Director of Operations is also fully accountable for creating a positive organizational culture while developing a strong bench of leader talent and the pipeline below that is prepared to take on larger assignments is diverse in representation, background/experience and thought.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Develops and implements manufacturing strategies aligned with overall business objectives
•     Collaborates with executive leadership to define and execute manufacturing goals and priorities. Works very closely with business unit executives
•     Develops production leadership team through talent management initiatives and ensures succession plans are in place for key roles
•     Oversees the development and execution of production schedules to meet customer demand and inventory targets
•     Optimizes production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness
•     Manages and allocates resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to meet production targets
•     Implements lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives
•     Establishes and enforces quality control standards to ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations
•     Implements and maintains quality management systems
•     Develops and manages budgets for manufacturing operations
•     Identifies cost-saving opportunities and implements strategies to optimize manufacturing costs
•     Stays current with technological advancements in manufacturing and implements relevant technologies to improve efficiency and competitiveness
•     Leads, motivates, and develops a high-performing manufacturing team
•     Fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
•     Works closely with other departments, such as supply chain, engineering, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless coordination and communication
•     Ensures manufacturing operations comply with relevant regulations, safety standards, and industry best practices
•     Implements key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and evaluate manufacturing performance
•     Analyzes data to identify trends, address issues, and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, business, or a related field and extensive experience in heavy or industrial equipment manufacturing leadership roles. Experience with custom fabrication and process sophistication preferred. Previous HVAC manufacturing experience preferred.

• 10 years minimum in operations
• 5 years minimum as Plant Manager with > 500 employees
• Solid knowledge in Lean Manufacturing and Daily Management
• Proven track of utilization of Lean tools daily
• Servant leadership approach
• Strong problem-solving skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High energy leader with ability to motivate the team
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality, and supply chain management
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to make strategic decisions and solve complex problems
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance standards
• Proficiency in using manufacturing software and systems

Work Environment:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, climb, stoop, walk and sit for prolonged periods of time during working hours
• Ability to work in manufacturing facilities and regularly be exposed to varying and extreme temperatures, loud noises, dust, chemical fumes, sharp metal objects and heavy forklift traffic
• Frequent travel to other locations up to 25% of time

Disclaimer:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.  The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.