Director, Manufacturing Operations (North America)

Imagine yourself… Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you. Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project. Owning your ambition and fueling your career growth. At Trojan Technologies, you have the power to make it possible. Trojan Technologies, a Veralto company, plays a vital role in making the various stages of the water treatment process more effective and efficient. Our products and services have applications across municipal wastewater, drinking water, environmental contaminant treatment, and residential water treatment, along with ultra-purification of water used in food and beverage manufacturing, pharmaceutical processing and semiconductor applications. When you join the Trojan Technologies team and the broader Veralto network, you become part of a unique culture where purpose meets possibility: where the work we do makes an everyday impact on the world’s vital water resources, and where you’ll have the power to deepen your skillset, own your ambition, and fuel your career growth. Take a moment to watch our video: The Power to Make Things Possible (https://vimeo.com/burnsmarketing/review/823050239/c5d19b300c) We are looking for a Director, Manufacturing Operations, North America to lead our North American manufacturing operations This is not a role removed from the operation. You will lead from the floor and through your leadership team, with dock-to-dock ownership spanning receiving and material flow, production, and shipping. You will own results across safety, quality, delivery, inventory and productivity, while building a culture of daily management and continuous improvement through VES. Based in London, Ontario, you will lead site and operations leaders across our North American sites and work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, Planning and Project Execution. This opportunity is onsite in London, ON. The expected travel is 25% of the time. In this role, a typical day will look like: Lead manufacturing operations across mechanical, electrical, and component assembly, spanning engineered-to-order, configure-to-order, quick-turn, and aftermarket production. Coach site and operations leaders to achieve SQDIP targets through clear standards, operating reviews, and accountability. Drive operational excellence across manufacturing through consistent metrics, standard work, and leadership routines. Drive daily and visual management, Lean conversion, and sustained improvement through VES fundamentals. Own manufacturing budgets, labour productivity, cost, on-time delivery, lead time, inventory, and working-capital performance. Lead dock-to-dock material flow, including receiving, stores, kitting, line-side replenishment, finished goods, and shipping. Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, Planning, and Project Execution to improve lines, build quality at the source, strengthen safety, and deliver customer commitments. Build organizational capability through succession planning, coaching, performance management, associate development, and strong front-line and site leadership The essential requirements of the job include: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations. At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations. At least 5 years of experience leading other leaders, ideally within a multi-site manufacturing environment. Demonstrated Lean manufacturing expertise. Experience in engineered-to-order and configure-to-order assembly environments. Ability to travel up to 25%. Preferred qualifications Professional Engineer or Engineering Technologist designation. Experience with DBS, VES, or a comparable operating system. Experience leading materials, warehouse, or shipping operations in addition to production Demonstrated ability to build trust-based relationships with direct reports, peers, and cross-functional partners, while inspiring and motivating teams. We offer: Fl…

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