Job description
Operations Equipment Director
- Plymouth, Michigan
Discover your potential. Pursue your passion.
Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail, and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe.
Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, we treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. As many of our team members have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge, providing decades of hands-on experience and out-of-the-box thinking to OEM’s and suppliers everywhere.
We are looking for a talented Operations Equipment Director , who will be responsible for oversight of all operations for test equipment and cutting tool products. Profit & Loss statement responsibility for Test Equipment business unit. Responsible for operational teams, including engineering, proposal, manufacturing, project management, procurement, and facility. Responsible to develop & manage efficient operational teams and processes to drive cost efficiency, on-time delivery, scalable growth, and customer satisfaction across LINK’s global test equipment manufacturing operations.
We are looking for a talented Operations Equipment Director , who will be responsible for oversight of all operations for test equipment and cutting tool products. Profit & Loss statement responsibility for Test Equipment business unit. Responsible for operational teams, including engineering, proposal, manufacturing, project management, procurement, and facility. Responsible to develop & manage efficient operational teams and processes to drive cost efficiency, on-time delivery, scalable growth, and customer satisfaction across LINK’s global test equipment manufacturing operations.
Main Responsibilities:
- Managing operations P&L, keeping in line with approved business plans and driving decisions based on planned revenue budgets
- Oversight and management of all operational teams, including engineering, manufacturing, project management, procurement, and facilities
- Set and drive goals and key performance indicators for individual teams, to support business goals for profitability, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction
- Establish scalable teams and processes for sustainable growth
- Proactive management within business units pertaining to staffing, capital, and training requirements
- Follow, develop, and improve overall operational management system and best practices
- Measure, monitor and drive improvement on customer satisfaction scores
- Direct inventory management and procurement processes within business units to support efficient cash flow management, on-time delivery, and Lean manufacturing principles
- Drive procurement team and processes to develop reliable suppliers and supporting competitive bidding practices
- Know the business at a detailed level within your assigned areas. This includes but not limited to: key customer relationship, revenue drivers, cost drivers, margins by product, margins by customer, levers you can pull for cost containment, applied time, value of unapplied time
- Responsible for Talent Management processes within assigned area. This includes but not limited to: strategic resource reviews, performance management, succession planning, compensation processes and maintaining adequate staffing levels per business needs
- Responsible for Training and Development initiatives within assigned area: coordination and execution of Individual Development Plans and associated training/development assignments
-
Drive a continuous improvement culture within your team documenting, recommending and implementing improvement opportunities through our quality system
- Own challenges within your assigned area and work with management to find solutions
- Own the hiring and termination process for responsible area maintaining adequate staffing levels
- Ensure safe working conditions for all and use of all available safety equipment
- Ensure adherence to legal and ethical business practices
- Ensure adherence company policies
- Ensure adherence to LINK quality process and procedures
- Be a role model and advocate of the LINK culture that is consistent and emphasizes the identified mission, vision, and values of the organization
- Embody the Ownership Brand Driver (Accountability, Commitment, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, & Humility)
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years in operational leadership experience
- Minimum of 5 years working collaboratively and managing teams
- Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience & aptitude
- Relative experience in managing profit & loss statements and operational budgets
- Exposure to or experience in managing procurement operations
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts and practices
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Assists with executive and organizational projects as needed
LINK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
LINK is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.
Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.
Note to all Agencies / Direct Placement: LINK has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as-needed basis. LINK has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position, and have not signed LINK’s vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and LINK will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.
LINK is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.
Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.
Note to all Agencies / Direct Placement: LINK has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as-needed basis. LINK has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position, and have not signed LINK’s vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and LINK will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.
smogtown13.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, smogtown13.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, smogtown13.com is the ideal place to find your next job.