Director of Production Operations
Model 1 Commercial Vehicles
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Indianapolis • United States
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Salary
💰 $125,000 - $165,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead production operations across Duncan, OK; Elkhart, IN; Summerville, SC; and Chino, CA
- Develop and execute strategic plans to increase capacity, expand throughput, and improve overall production performance
- Implement standardized processes, workflows, and operating procedures across all production centers
- Partner with OEMs to ensure build quality, correct specifications, and resolution of issues impacting production
- Influence staffing levels and resource allocation to maximize facility output
- Work with production scheduling and forecasting teams to align staffing and capacity planning
- Ensure facilities are prepared for customer acceptance appointments
- Lead or co-lead daily and weekly production meetings
- Ensure accurate and reliable production reporting
- Oversee customer acceptance readiness for fleet and transit deliveries
- Collaborate with local teams to ensure customer acceptance processes are executed consistently
- Approve and direct corrective actions for defects identified during inspections
- Partner with Warranty and Aftermarket teams to review quality trends and warranty claims
- Identify cost-saving opportunities in labor utilization, workflow efficiency, and rework reduction
- Coordinate internally across departments to ensure seamless resolution of customer acceptance findings
- Directly manage and develop the Production Operations Managers at each hub
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in production operations, automotive upfitting, fleet/commercial vehicles, or related manufacturing environments
- Proven leadership experience managing multi-site operations or high-volume production facilities
- Strong operational discipline with experience in capacity planning, labor forecasting, and process standardization
- Demonstrated ability to drive efficiency, quality, and performance improvements across diverse teams
- Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills
- Ability to travel frequently to all production hubs
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk for extended periods, and work in a shop environment
- Valid driver’s license required
- Must pass background check and drug screen.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits including health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Vacation pay
- Continuous training opportunities
- Access to an expansive network of mentors and networking opportunities
- Top quality technology to assist in daily responsibilities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
production operationscapacity planninglabor forecastingprocess standardizationquality improvementworkflow efficiencydefect resolutioncost-saving analysisproduction reportingcustomer acceptance processes
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationcross-functional collaborationoperational disciplineinfluencingteam managementstrategic planningproblem-solvingstaffing optimizationresource allocation
Certifications
valid driver’s license