Operations Senior Director

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company! Daikin Applied is seeking a talented Senior Director of Operations. The Senior Director of Operations will direct, and lead the production of our Chiller product lines, ensuring the achievement of company objectives. You will lead a team of supervisors and a production staff of more than 400 union employees, tasked with producing custom and semi-custom industrial chillers that meet Daikin Applied's quality standards and commitment to on time delivery. This role will be focused on driving strategy and transformational change. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location:

Staunton, VA onsite

Responsibilities:

Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, production costs, backlogs, quality and other related manufacturing statistics Provides input to the development of product strategy and research and development of new and emerging products Establishes production and quality control standards, develops budget and cost controls, and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered Provides guidance to the development of a manufacturing process plan, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment Reviews production, operating and financial reports and communicates information to executive management Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives Develop plant policies and supervise the application of such policies. Ensures that all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations Participates in organizational development to ensure appropriate and adequate utilization of labor, machinery and equipment. Take action to implement changes/improvements when necessary Oversee the implementation of manufacturing schedules based on sales requirements and plant capacity Monitors production activities to eliminate delays and ensure adherence to production and shopping schedules Maintains effective communications with Engineering, Purchasing, Materials, Customer Service, Marketing and other departments to constantly seek production improvements, minimize costs and ensure maximum customer satisfaction Oversees a strong, proactive safety program to promote a safe, healthy working environment for all plant employees Seeks to maintain a mutually beneficial relationship with the union and provides information in periodic Labor-Management meetings Maintains conformance to budgetary limitations in all departments Manage supervisors and other employees by establishing goals, allocating resources, assessing annual performance and determining individual merit and promotional increases What's in it for you: Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:

4-year bachelor's degree bachelor's degree in Technical, Scientific or Engineering 10 years of leading people and processes, setting strategy, site or functional oversight in a semi-custom manufacturing environment. The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from 200K - 220K. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied! Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark. Over the past several years, we've proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization. Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you'll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page and creating an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!