Director of Operations

Weir Minerals Salt Lake City, Utah Onsite Purpose of Role:

The Director of Operations will be responsible for overseeing manufacturing processes to ensure the efficient production of high-quality product. They will be responsible for driving operational excellence and implementing process improvements in all departments, including Operations, Warehouse, Supply Chain, Quality, Safety, and LEAN.

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

- Oversee Plant Operations: Direct and supervise managers and all plant operations to ensure correct, accurate and timely completion of production and delivery schedules.

- Identify Improvement Opportunities: Analyze production to determine where improvements may be made which will contribute to plant profitability and identify opportunities for operational improvements in processes/systems to enhance team performance.

- Forecasting and Budget Planning: Collaborate with departments to develop and monitor revenue forecasts, SIOP’s, and budgets. Analyze production costs and identify cost-effective solutions to improve profitability.

- Team Management: Manage a high-performing manufacturing team, including involvement in hiring, training, mentoring, performance management, and professional development objectives.

- Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree – Engineering, Business or equivalent experience

- 10 years of experience leading operations in a manufacturing environment

- ISO and LEAN knowledge and experience is beneficial

- Experience with machining and industrial manufacturing is preferred

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

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