Job Description

Continue Your Career as a Director of Operations in a Growing Company

At ProMach, we’re looking for people who want to shine. You’ll have opportunities to take your career in the direction you desire. You can be creative. Strategic. Persuasive. Influential. A futurist.

You’ll be challenged and rewarded. Make friends and have fun. Improve our customers’ packaging performance and efficiency every day. Help build the future of packaging automation. We’re proud of that and hope you will be too.

Do we have your attention? Keep reading.

Brenton, located in Alexandria, MN, is looking for a talented Director of Operations to lead the Orion Product Line.  This position requires leadership experience within equipment manufacturing, operational and customer facing experience, and a successful track record of achieving profit and business goals for an organization.  This role will oversee the operational aspects of the Orion product line including Applications, Engineering, Assembly, and Project Management.

This position will report directly to the Vice President and General Manager and will manage approximately 6 direct reports and 20 indirect reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a trusted relationship with and become a strong business partner to the VP/GM
• Develop, implement, and execute the strategic plan for Pro Mach’s Orion product line
• Ensure that Orion profit and growth goals are achieved
• Lead the team with hands-on style leadership that emphasizes strong customer focus.
• Drive accountability to fiscal and operational results and associated KPI’s
• Direct the assembly floor layout and workflow of equipment with a focus on continually improving assembly methods and team member utilization
• Provide vision and leadership regarding long-range fiscal planning to ensure the continuity and solvency of the product line
• Clearly and consistently communicate product line vision and growth to the organization and lead the efforts to achieve this vision
• Responsibility for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of staff
• Interface with leadership regarding strategic plan, budget, and monthly financials. Discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions
• Leverage past experience and strong communication skills to ensure collaboration and cohesiveness across all departments of the organization
• Direct activities to ensure safety, compliance, quality and regulatory control standards

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of five years of experience in Product Management, Operations or Engineering Management. Training and Experience in continuous improvement or Lean Sigma a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a P&L with a minimum of five years of experience in organizational planning and financial oversight
• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably with an operations or engineering focus
• A minimum of five years of experience in personnel management, including hiring, supervision and performance management
• Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate, evaluate hold accountable and enhance effectiveness of a team
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated ability to share vision, skills and knowledge with others
• Results-oriented, self-confident, self-motivated, takes initiative, persistent
• Strong relationship, leadership, team building and coaching skills

What’s in it for you?

There's no monopoly on good ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people choose to build a career.In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

More about Brenton and Pro Mach, Inc.

Brenton, based in Alexandria, MN, engineers and manufactures robotic packaging systems, case packing systems, palletizing systems, integrated packaging systems and shrink wrapping systems. Brenton is a division of Pro Mach, a leading provider of integrated packaging and processing solutions for over 20,000 customers worldwide. Through multiple brands, Pro Mach provides product packaging and processing equipment, PMMI certified training, installation, parts, and service for primary and secondary packaging, flexible packaging, end-of-line packaging, and identification and tracking. For more information on Pro Mach’s brands visit www.ProMachBrands.com.

Pro Mach has been named to the Inc. 5,000 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.   We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strengths of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

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ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.