Director-Production Operations

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. 

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner

Hours 

• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) On-Site Chicago

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $187,341 - $248,229. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as Director-Production Operations!

Are you passionate about Production Operations? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our PMG production team. As Director-Production Operations, you’ll be crucial in ensuring continued innovation and supporting our diverse team.

The Director-Production Operations is responsible for leading Assembly and Weld operations within the Switchgear Value Stream.  This leader is a member of the Switchgear Value Stream leadership team and reports to the Senior Director-Production Operations, Switchgear.  The role is accountable for building and sustaining a safe, high-performing operation that delivers on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Cost and Human Development objectives while supporting continued business growth.  

The Director must be a strategic thought partner with a strong floor presence, hands-on leadership style and disciplined approach to management operations systems, visual management, KPI ownership, and continuous improvement.  This individual must demonstrated strong change leadership, structured problem-solving, accountability, coaching capability, communication skills, and a proven record of developing leaders and team members in alignment with the Career Framework. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute operating plans and budgets that support the strategic vision for Assembly and Weld operations within the Switchgear Value Stream. 
• Drive operational discipline, efficiency, and quality management practices that support corporate quality expectations and strengthen first-pass yield, rework reduction and customer satisfaction. 
• Champion safety awareness, 5S, and proactive risk reduction across Assembly and Weld areas; investigate safety incidents, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions. 
• Own operational expenses and resource plans, with the exception of delivering budget commitments while improving labor utilization, material flow and overall productivity. 
• Lead process improvement in Assembly and Weld to ensure safe, high-quality and efficient production as S&C's Metal-Enclosed Gear and related Switchgear products continue to grow. 
• Create and sustain a positive work environment by applying Job Relations best practices, reinforcing respect and accountability and strengthening engagement across multiple shifts.  
• Develop team resilience and strengthen acceptance of change by coaching leaders and team members through ambiguity, operational challenges and evolving business priorities. 
• Maintain strong delivery performance and on-time shipments to internal and external customers by improving schedule adherence, constraint management and cross-functional coordination. 
• Run the day-to-day Assembly and Weld operations across two shifts with strong ownership, urgency and floor presence; lead managers, supervisors and team leaders to maintain and improve performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Human Development. 
• Continuously improve the business by identifying operational opportunities, removing constraints, simplifying processes, improving productivity, and delivering measurable impact to safety, quality, delivery, cost, employee engagement and customer performance. 
• Own the function's KPIs and managem