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Director of Operations

IMMEDIATE NEED!

Automotive, Stamping and Assembly
Location: Southern CA | $178k - $282k.

Are You Ready to Make Your Mark?

Step into a high-volume automotive and appliance manufacturing environment where your expertise, leadership, and drive can make an immediate impact.

This is your opportunity to lead, improve, and deliver results in a fast-paced manufacturing operation. Are you ready for the challenge?

Join a Growing Automotive and Appliance Manufacturing – Global Player!

Salary Range: $178k - $282k.
Sponsorship: “Maybe” Considered for the Perfect Candidate.
Relocation Package: Full Pack and Move up to $25k+.
Temporary Living Expenses – 4-6 Weeks.
Excellent Bonus Potential.

This is the “#2 Person in the Plant – Reporting Directly to the GM”

MUST HAVE’s To Be Considered:

10+ Years in Stamping and Automated Assembly Process.
Knowledge of Stamping Dies, Design Improvements & Process.
Knowledge of Automated Assembly – Automotive & Applicance.
Able to Bring Teams Together as One-Team.
Mentor, Coach, Team Player, Smile on the Face ALL THE TIME!
Motivate All Departments in Support Operations.
Proven Track Record in Turning Around 700+ Team Environment.
Customer Focused – Making Production Schedules.

Requirements:

BS Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science or a related technical field, equivalent industry experience will be accepted
Automotive and/or Applicance Manufacturing Experience
Automotive experience Preferred with PPAP, APQP, AIAG, IATF16949, Stamping Die’s, Automated Assembly Process using Robots
Understanding in FMEA, control plans, inspection methods
Strong communication, analysis, and problem-solving skills
MUST HAVE previous experience in Metal Stamping and Assembly in OEM or Tier 1 Automotive OR Similar

Preferred Requirements:

ALL THE ABOVE!
Speaking Fluent Spanish would be a Plus!

Join a high-growth, global company where innovation, quality, and leadership are valued!

Call Brad at Top Dog Engineers: 601.607.8217

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