Senior Director of Operations

PSG® is the global pump, metering and dispensing-solution expert, enabling the safe and efficient transfer of critical and valuable fluids that require optimal performance and reliability in applications where it matters most. Additionally, PSG is a leading provider of flow meters designed to reduce waste and downtime while accurately measuring, monitoring and controlling the distribution of fluids. Headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, USA, PSG is comprised of several world-class brands, including Abaque®, All-Flo™, Almatec®, Blackmer®, Ebsray®, em-tec®, Griswold®, Hydro™, Malema™, Mouvex®, Neptune®, PSG® Biotech, Quantex™, Quattroflow®, and Wilden®. PSG products are manufactured on three continents – North America, Europe, and Asia – in state-of-the-art facilities that practice lean manufacturing and are ISO-certified. PSG is part of the Pumps & Process Solutions segment of Dover Corporation. For additional information on PSG, please visit psgdover.com.

We thrive on winning and being number one; and are always looking to add the best and brightest to our talented team of professionals.   PSG offers a unique combination of the both small company atmosphere:  with an ownership mindset that allows you to make close-to-the-customer decisions; an innovative approach in seeing beyond what is possible today and entrepreneurial spirit in the pursuit of new opportunities; combined with benefits of a large company’s scale, tools, expertise, and financial strength with Dover.  Join PSG, a growing global company where your curiosity, hard work and ambition is rewarded with exceptional career opportunities in a friendly & fast paced environment.  

PSG is part of the Pumps and Process Solutions segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.

Position Summary:  

 

Reporting to the site General Manager, the Senior Director of Operations is responsible for development and implementation of strategy, growth, and profitability targets for PSG- Grand Rapids facility. The Senior Director of Operations will have direct ownership for established safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity, and lean objectives. Additional areas of reasonability include but are not limited to the oversight of: Safety, Plant Management, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Capital Equipment, Facilities Planning, Workforce Development, Operations Strategy Deployment.  A successful individual will deploy and maintain strong operational processes, be data driven, drive continuous improvement, and empower his or her team to solve problems.

 

This position is located onsite in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• Manage business to achieve/exceed agreed-upon growth, revenue, and operating income objectives.  
• Ensure products meet operations’ profitability goals.
• Establish strategic direction, performance metrics, standards, and measurements for direct reports and the operation as a whole. 
• Sets operational goals and objectives, and guides teams to meet monthly, quarterly and annual targets.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to manage the P&L and continuously execute to achieve revenue and margin commitments.
• Provide support and leadership to the supply chain, production planning, manufacturing, and continuous improvement teams by:
• Supporting sales & operations planning (S&OP) process, and planning manufacturing capacity accordingly to ensure on time and efficient delivery.
• Identifying and responding to trends in the marketplace, anticipating and applying strategies to be ahead of the cost and quality curve.
• Plans and executes a best in class supply chain to ensure appropriate levels of inventory and turns as well as supplier quality and cost.
• Directing the continuous improvement program and supporting on site initiatives as required to ensure adoption of programs and achievement of desired results.
• Ensuring that pro