Managing Director (Construction)
Company: The Toro Company
Location: Perry
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Primary Job Function: Provides overall strategic direction and
guidance for the operational activities of the organization with
the objective of maximizing growth and profitability as well as
day-to-day leadership and management. Directly responsible for the
manufacturing activities of the plants within the Construction
Business Unit of The Toro Company. What Will You Do? ? In order to
grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will
be responsible for : ? Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Leadership. Must be a proven leader. Demonstrated visionary
capabilities; has a strategic orientation and can communicate that
vision and corresponding roles and responsibilities to their team
in a manner in which they will embrace and fully support.
- Results Orientation . Individual must also have a proven track
record of achieving results. In particular, be able to navigate the
operations group through current difficult business conditions
while maintaining a perspective of Toro emerging from the current
recession poised for growth. History of sound judgment.
- Team Player . Individual must excel interacting across
functional lines and capable of working with all levels of
employees. Specifically, the successful candidate must have a clear
understanding of the integral roles of Operations, Engineering and
Marketing and have demonstrated an ability to team with them in the
development of new products throughout the entire product life
cycle. Additionally, the selected individual must collaborate with
divisional business leaders from a customer service mindset.
- Critical/Analytical Thinker . Individual must be a clear
thinker. Able to sort through complex analysis, efficiently
prioritize based on level of importance and make sound decisions
for the business; at times without all desired information.
- Emotional Intelligence . Qualified individual must be a
seasoned executive who clearly understands their strengths and
weaknesses, has good intuition, and an ability to read people. Will
have a proven track record of building sound teams, selecting the
right people and developing their staff. Finally, the individual
must have a confident presence (strong presence with substance) and
have the ability to interface, challenge, and contribute at the
senior management level.
- Manages operations organization by directing and coordinating
activities consistent with established goals, objectives, and
policies.
- Reviews and approves annual and long-range plans for the
control of outputs, spending, labor efficiency, material
efficiency, engineering effectiveness, customer service, and order
entry efficiency.
- Develops annual plans and budgets for capital, direct and
indirect labor, and overhead expenses that will assure productivity
improvements, effective control, and maintenance of existing
equipment and facilities. Reviews and approves cost control
reports, cost estimates, and manpower and facilities requirement
forecasts.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of state of
the art processes and technologies which can be applied to
manufacturing, procurement, logistics, parts operations, order
services and engineering services.
- Strengthen Advance Manufacturing effort to align with new
product development to improve efficiency and quality through DFMA
activities.
- Develops, recommends and provides governance for corporate
operations policy.
- Responsible for plant capacity planning. Works with General
Managers to develop overall strategic blue print for North America
and off shore plants.
- Reviews performance against operating plans and standards.
Provides reports to subordinates on interpretation of results and
approves changes in direction of plans.
- Defines and recommends objectives in each area of Operations.
Develops specific short-term and long-term plans and programs,
together with supporting budget requests and financial
estimates.
- Reviews and approves cost control reports, cost estimates,
staffing levels and facilities requirement forecasts in order to
meet required customer service levels.
- Coordinates and implements quality plans to assure quality
consistent with Toro standards.
- Provides reports regularly on performance to VP Global
Operations, Group VPs and Executive Staff.
- Provides leadership and support company-wide continuous
improvement activities.
- Maintain industry acceptable safety levels in all locations
based on OSHA standards. Note: The responsibilities and tasks
outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as
determined by the needs of the company. What Do You Need? ? To be
considered for this role, an individual should meet the following
minimal requirements: ?
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Business discipline.
Advanced degree desirable.
- A minimum of 15 years' experience in various functional areas
of manufacturing. Experience outside of manufacturing helpful.
- A minimum of five (5) years as a senior operations leader in a
multi-site manufacturing company, with broad functional oversight.
Functions managed must include production/plant management, supply
chain management, and engineering.
- Experience with successful manufacturing companies utilizing
advanced lean concepts.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have experience and
career history with "Fortune 500" type companies.
- Preferred leadership across locations in both the US and
Mexico
- Industry experience must include discrete OEM
manufacturing.
- Sound administrative skills, well-developed leadership skills -
principles and people.
- Experience working in union and nonunion environments
desirable.
- Proven ability to recruit, train and motivate personnel in
order to balance staffing strength with profitability and
growth.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop collaborative relationships and influence
up, down, and across organizational lines.
- Ability to balance sensitive and complex business
considerations while maintaining a people oriented demeanor and
sound judgment. What Can We Give You? ? ? We are always working to
make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition
to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier
medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits
including: ? Dress for your day - We know you're more productive
when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to
take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment.
Wellness - In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety
of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to
every full-time employee. Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud
to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the
community. Growth Opportunities - TTC prides itself on giving our
employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement,
opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion
opportunities are a few examples. Competitive Salary - The pay
range takes into account skills, experience, education, and
location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the
range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and
circumstances of each case. Cash compensation is one piece of our
competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access
your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app. We are
proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified
applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including
pregnancy and related needs and conditions, gender identity, and
sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age,
disability, genetic information (including family medical history),
political affiliation, military service, or other non- merit based
factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an
inclusive environment for all employees.?
Keywords: The Toro Company, Stillwater , Managing Director (Construction), Professions , Perry, Oklahoma
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