Director of Operations

Experienced operations and business leader needed to drive the operations team for the production and supply of highly complex and technical products for use in the nuclear I&C for NPP and Military propulsion market. Responsibilities include an intense focus on meeting customer needs in demanding regulatory environment, leading and coordinating all manufacturing operations across the site, ensuring the site functions at peak efficiency with proper communications and interfaces, developing the operations and manufacturing leadership teams while ensuring on time delivery of high-quality products which are in compliance with all applicable customer, business and regulatory requirements.

The main goal of this position is to ensure that Mirion Technologies customers receive the highest quality products, on time, and in an efficient manner. To achieve this requires a highly motivated workforce which pays strict attention to detail, can identify, develop and implement robust harmonized processes and procedures along with methods to ensure procedural compliance. The successful candidate must be able to create and maintain a culture that is demonstrated by every employee, every day which shows a stringent commitment to quality, assurance of supply to customers, self-motivation, and a dedication to continuous improvement.

Essential Duties

• Serve as the site General Manager for the Horseheads, NY facility, with end-to-end accountability for site-level operational, financial, and strategic performance across the site's Nuclear I&C product portfolio serving the Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) and Military Propulsion markets.
• Holds the overall responsibility for defining and communicating the vision, mission, and operational objectives for the local operations team.
• Accountable for the overall financial performance of the operations team, focusing on revenue recognition, cost management, working capital management, and cash flow objectives.
• Acts as the principal safety agent for the site to ensure a safe work culture is maintained.
• Serves as the chief customer advocate in resolving prioritization issues and ensures site is delivering a positive customer experience.
• Own site backlog management and delivery commitment integrity, ensuring that ship promises are grounded in demonstrated floor throughput and that recovery plans are actively developed and executed when demand exceeds capacity.
• Participate in strategic planning for the organization, as it relates to the production operations and the implementation of strategic goals and objectives.
• Direct execution of the site's multi-phase capacity and capability investment plan, including floor layout optimization, outsourcing decisions, and the stand-up of new manufacturing capability.
• Sees that production budgets, schedules, and performance standards are realistically set and attained.
• Participate in the selection of and approval of, within budgetary and corporate guidelines, expenditures for capital equipment.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the production operations teams, overseeing that work is accomplished by the managers and supervisors, and that it is consistent with corporate policies and objectives.
• Develop, administer and maintain continuous improvement and lean methodologies for areas under direct control.
• Plans and recommends investments to drive cost reduction, productivity improvement, and process controls to ensure quality of all products.
• Oversee that the inventory management is consistent with sales, cash flow and financial goals.
• Drives the sourcing team to maintain cost-efficient availability of materials and supplies, and achievement of inventory objectives to meet working capital goals.
• Consistently demonstrates role-model-leadership and assists the human resources function in developing and executing sound HR programs that drive workforce motivation and employee allegiance to meet Mirion’s goal of being an employer of choice.
• Carries the end responsibility for communications programs and is accountable for conducting quarterly Town Hall meetings in accordance with company policy.
• Continuously responsible for working and leading in a collaborative manner and promoting cross-functional teamwork and business efficiency while maintaining superior levels of customer service.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Operational Framework.
• To promote a high standard of ethical behavior, adherence to Mirion’s core values, and to promote a culture of honesty and integrity.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the Division President. All employees are expected to be in compliance with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Site leadership team direct report for Facilities, Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning, Procurement and Quality Assurance with dotted line relationships for Finance, HR and Information Systems.

Additional Requirements

• Application of Lean Manufacturing and Toyota Production System (TPS) techniques; Six Sigma; Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA); Floor Management Development System (FMDS).
• Serves as the primary management representative interacting with union personnel and shop stewards.
• Ensures strict adherence to the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and company policies.
• Labor Relations: Partner with HR to interpret and enforce the CBA consistently across all shifts to minimize grievances.
• Grievance Management: Address first-step grievances proactively by collaborating with union leadership.
• Conflict Resolution: Partner with HR and union stewards to resolve daily workplace disputes fairly and legally.
• Developing staffing plans and supporting overhead budgets.
• Personnel development and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and coordinate activities of others, to take decisive action appropriate to the situation and business plan.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Material and labor quoting.
• Applies knowledge to resolve unprecedented problems or issues.
• Earned value management principles.
• Manufacturing requirements planning.
• Government contracting.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, inventory/warehouse management and distribution software.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing or other related discipline.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is highly desired but not required.
• Minimum 10 years of applicable industry experience including manufacturing operations.