Director, Operations-Americas Region - Morgan Advanced Materials

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Thermal Ceramics division designs, manufactures and installs a broad range of thermal insulation products that significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions in a variety of high temperature processing applications. Our product offering is extensive and covers application needs from Industrial to Commercial markets.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,114.7m (2023), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Responsibilities:

Operations Director – Thermal Ceramics Americas

Location: Augusta, GA, USA
Department: Operations
Reports to: Managing Director Americas

Are you ready to lead and innovate in the field of advanced materials? Do you have the skills to drive operational excellence across multiple manufacturing sites? Join our team at Morgan Advanced Materials as an Operations Director for our Thermal Ceramics business unit.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide operational and strategic leadership to the manufacturing sites, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to global HR policies.
• Sponsor lean manufacturing methods and drive loss eradication initiatives.
• Manage plant KPI dashboard reviews and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and mentor the operational leadership team.
• Support the transition to the new ERP system and improve data management across plants.
• Collaborate with the North American leadership team to align and roll out the regional strategy.
• Optimize the asset base to enhance efficiencies and margins.
• Champion the design of the future operational footprint.

Why Join Morgan Advanced Materials as a Leader?

• Empowerment and Impact: Embrace the autonomy to innovate and make impactful decisions within a role that transcends borders. As a remote employee, you are trusted to manage your schedule and projects with the freedom to implement your ideas.

• Global Reach, Local Touch: Be part of a team that operates globally but connects locally, providing tailored solutions across diverse markets. This role offers the unique opportunity to interact with professionals around the world, enriching your professional experience and cultural understanding.

• Stability Meets Agility: Join a company that combines the best of both worlds—more than 165 years of industry presence providing a stable and secure work environment, with a dynamic approach to capturing growth in emerging and future markets.

• Challenge Yourself: Thrive in an environment that is as challenging as it is rewarding. Our long legacy is filled with stories of innovation and market leadership. Here, your work directly contributes to shaping industries and improving everyday life through advanced materials.

• Growth and Development: Benefit from our commitment to professional development and career advancement. At Morgan, continuous learning is part of the job, and we support your growth with the resources and opportunities you need to excel.

• Join a Purpose-Driven Company: Our commitment to sustainability and improving quality of life through our products means your work has a positive impact on the world, aligning with a purpose that goes beyond business performance.

About Us: Morgan Advanced Materials is a world leader in advanced materials science and engineering of ceramics, carbon, and composites. With a rich history of innovation since 1856, we operate in 70 sites across 18 countries, providing solutions to some of the world's most challenging technical problems.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We believe in treating everyone with respect and dignity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and included.

What You’ll Bring:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial preferred); MBA is a plus.
• Significant experience in process manufacturing, preferably in a similar sized business with multiple sites and countries.
• Proven leadership in culture change initiatives and lean methodologies.
• Experience in a unionized environment and successful collective bargaining.
• Fluency in English; Spanish fluency is a plus.
• Strong strategic capability, problem analysis, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to drive and execute programs and projects with resilience and adaptability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to influence and build lasting relationships

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