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- Greenhouse View original listing
- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 31, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Energy Storage
- Pay provenance
- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
Production Planning: Production Plan Attainment | Capacity Utilization | Schedule Adherence
Key Responsibilities
- The Operations Director is responsible for leading and coordinating key operational functions of the manufacturing facility, including Production Planning, Supply Chain, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and Infrastructure/Construction Engineering .
- This position plays a critical role in ensuring production readiness, material availability, operational continuity, regulatory compliance, facility development, and cross-functional execution.
- The Operations Director will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, and other functional leaders to support safe, efficient, and scalable operations of the Chicago manufacturing facility.
- Production Planning & Operations Coordination
- Lead production planning and scheduling based on demand, capacity, materials, and priorities.
- Develop and manage short- and long-term production plans.
- Coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials to achieve production targets.
- Monitor plan execution and identify delivery risks.
- Drive cross-functional efforts to resolve production and operational constraints.
- Track key KPIs, including production attainment, inventory, material availability, delivery, and efficiency.
- Support S&OP and capacity planning processes.
- Supply Chain Management
- Lead plant supply chain operations, including production planning, materials, procurement, inventory, warehousing, and logistics.
- Ensure material availability while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
- Improve inventory turnover and reduce excess and obsolete stock.
- Drive supplier performance and supply continuity.
- Identify supply chain risks and implement contingency plans.
- Manage domestic and international logistics activities.
- Lead continuous improvement in cost, efficiency, and delivery performance.
- Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)
- Lead the plant’s EHS programs and team to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Promote a strong safety culture and drive workplace safety initiatives.
- Oversee inspections, risk assessments, corrective actions, and emergency preparedness.
- Monitor EHS performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve safety and compliance.
- Support regulatory audits, inspections, and permitting activities.
- Infrastructure & Construction Engineering
- Lead facility engineering, infrastructure, and construction projects supporting plant operations.
- Oversee plant expansion, renovations, and infrastructure improvements.
- Manage contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
- Ensure projects meet scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety requirements.
- Maintain critical facility systems, utilities, and infrastructure readiness.
- Support production line installation, commissioning, and facility startup activities.
- Operational Excellence & Cross-Functional Management
- Establish and manage operational processes across planning, supply chain, EHS, and infrastructure.
- Lead operational reviews and drive action item completion.
- Identify and escalate operational risks to plant leadership.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, cost, delivery, inventory, and efficiency.
- Drive KPI-based decision-making and operational visibility.
- Support ERP/MRP and digitalization initiatives.
- Foster collaboration across Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Finance, HR, and IT.
- Team Leadership
- Lead, develop, and mentor managers and operational teams.
- Establish organizational structure, goals, and succession plans.
- Recruit, develop, and retain key talent.
- Drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Foster a collaborative, safety-focused, high-performance culture.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- Master's degree or MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain, production planning, engineering, or related functions.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing managers and/or multiple operational functions.
- Strong experience in large-scale manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated experience in production planning, supply chain management, and plant operations.
- Working knowledge of EHS management and U.S. regulatory requirements.
- Experience supporting facility construction, plant expansion, infrastructure, or manufacturing engineering projects strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience preferred.
- Experience in lithium-ion battery, EV, automotive, energy storage, electronics, or advanced manufacturing .
- Experience supporting the launch or ramp-up of a new manufacturing facility in the United States.
- Experience managing complex global supply chains.
- Familiarity with high-volume automated manufacturing environments.
- Experience working with international and cross-cultural teams.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, S&OP, inventory optimization, and operational excellence methodologies.
- PMP, APICS/CPIM/CSCP, Six Sigma, or related professional certification is a plus.
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