Director, Operations

Join us to create change and have an impact in homes around the world.

At Electrolux, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home.

Where you’ll be:

This position will be based in Anderson, South Carolina.

All about the role:

The Director of Operations leadership and direction to an assigned team and is the manager point of contact for the assigned area. The Director of Operations focuses on strategic continuous improvements and area processes, to deliver line stability and drive employee engagement improvements.

What you’ll do:

• Provides leadership to team to ensure that all Safety, Quality, Cost and Customer Delivery goals are achieved.
• Engages and develops team members through utilization of Skills matrix and coaching.
• Creates a positive work environment, fostering open communication and dialogue.
• Owns and develops JDS and Skills matrix.
• Ensures effective performance evaluations, appropriate counseling measures and accurate and timely timecard inputs.
• Supports the Electrolux Management System and implements continuous improvement processes and cost savings.
• Leads area problem solving for Stability metrics.
• Leads line balancing, time studies, SMED, problem solving and ensures labor map adherence.
• Drives employee engagement improvements, resulting in green teams.
• Supports Autonomous maintenance.
• Supports environmental initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications and skills required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or industrial technology Degree plus equivalent work experience.
• Experience in a senior management role in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in team building, employee engagement and development.
• Ability to read and interpret documents & drawings and write detailed reports.
• Well-versed in process improvement methodologies.
• Project management skills.
• Experience in leading root cause analysis.
• The appropriate candidate for this position is results-oriented, team player, self-starting, dynamic, flexible, and strongly motivated to succeed and deliver.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to provide direction of technical and complex issues to non-technical personnel.
• Prior experience in a refrigerator manufacturing environment is preferred.
  
  

Benefits highlights:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Competitive holiday and vacation time off program.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution.
• Discounted products and an EAP upon hire and tuition reimbursement after 12 months of service.
  
  

As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request through [email protected]. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.