Senior Director of Operations - ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc

ATS Company: ATS Corporation

Requisition ID: 14561

Location: Rolling Meadows, IL, US, 60008-3833

Date: Apr 7, 2025

Senior Director of Operations

The Senior Director of Operations oversees the operational departments (Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Assembly) who assume responsibility for all project operational execution activities with regard to quality first, schedule second, and budget thirdly from pre-PO through full completion of the project gates and transition to the Customer Service Team.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Customer satisfaction - Zero lost opportunities due to customer dissatisfaction, divisional reputation, or past performance.
• Project on-time delivery – Relentless pursuit of timely project completion to ensure customer expectations are met and exceeded.
• Financial performance - Achieve approved fiscal plan (bookings, revenue, EBIT, cash)
• Employee development - Individual development plans for each report require a minimum of 12 documented interactions with report per fiscal year.
• 100% governance and compliance
  • Corporate policies
  • Health and safety policies
  • International Organization for Standardization (ISO) procedures

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the Directors assigned to the departments within the Operations departments and hold them accountable to their respective job responsibilities.
• Develop and execute proactive risk management.
• Build an active network with local universities for talent acquisition to assure a strategic life cycle for career advancement is backfilled with new candidates from local universities.
• Oversee department managers and department objectives for all operational teams assigned to this role.
• Develop and execute to the ATS Business Model, strive for continuous improvement in tools, practices, quality, and lead time within all aspects of execution and processes.
• Support leadership team local and corporate with all transfer of resources or technology requests, resource development, team development, and a robust reliable voice for the business to count on with transparent, ethical, and direct interaction.
• Identify all weaknesses and issues to the director team in transparent manner for business to address in a proactive manner through risk management.
• Oversight of all capacity and resource loading including approving overtime to budgets, temp. staff, and permanent hiring approvals.
• Drive apprentice and university recruiting with specific focus on building an internal promotion environment from technical colleges through senior management.
• ISO and health, safety and environment (HSE) complete management of all systems, audits, continuous improvement, conformance, and reporting as well as corrective actions where applicable. Assure 100% compliance with training on time for all employees.
• Support customer dialog in the production of new quotes.
• Technical liaison with other ATS divisions

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in an engineering and operational leadership role with multi-discipline reports (medical or pharmaceutical automation preferred).
• Strong computer-aided design (CAD) proficiency, leadership, team development, resource management, and continuous improvement skills required.
• Knowledge of computer programs such as SolidWorks, PLM software, EPlan, Microsoft Office suite and ERP systems (JD Edwards).
• Strong knowledge of fabrication and assembly machinery including inspection tools.
• Strong background in lean, continuous improvement, and various certifications a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee may be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Visual acuity – Normal requirements for reading written instructions and computer screens.
• Hearing ability – Normal requirements for understanding verbal instructions.
• Working conditions – The employee is subject to a normal office environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels and/or physical hazards when visiting the manufacturing floor.
• Capable of wearing appropriate related PPE for extended periods of time.

We are an equal employment employer. All applicants considered are subject to a pre-employment screening.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Our company is not able to provide sponsorship to candidates wanting to work legally in the United States and needing an H1-B Visa.

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.

Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team:

We value our PEOPLE - The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.

What we do MATTERS - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world! ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030!

INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving.

We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development – with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS!

We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards - Starting salary for this position $170,000 - $185,000, paid time off (PTO), management incentive bonus program, comprehensive benefits (including health, dental vision and employee assistance program), a wellness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, annual paid volunteer day off, 401K with employer match and optional employee share purchase program and more!!! International travel required.

A place to BELONG: We celebrate our differences and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experiences is essential for our success and innovation.

ATS is in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.