Director of Operations

<div class="content-intro"><div class="base-markdown"> <p>At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.</p> </div></div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">IEM is seeking a Director of Operations to lead Medium Voltage Switchgear, Integrated Products, and Small Panels manufacturing in Jacksonville, Florida. This role owns safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, capacity, and team development across the assigned product lines.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The ideal candidate is a hands-on operations leader with experience scaling complex, high-mix manufacturing environments, building strong leaders, implementing Lean operating systems, and ensuring disciplined daily execution.</span></p> <p><span class="EOP SCXW47058664 BCX8" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-ccp-props="{}"><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW62698355 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62698355 BCX8">Please note: This position requires 100% in-office presence in our </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62698355 BCX8">Jacksonville</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62698355 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62698355 BCX8">offices and does not offer remote work. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW62698355 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></strong></span></p> <h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Key Responsibilities</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Set and execute the operating strategy for Medium Voltage Switchgear, Integrated Products, and Small Panels.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Align production, capacity, labor, scheduling, materials flow, maintenance, and support priorities with business objectives and customer commitments.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Translate backlog and forecasted demand into practical labor, equipment, facility, material, and production capacity plans.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead critical customer deliverables, production recovery plans, new-product introductions, and major internal initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide timely operational updates, risk assessments, and recovery plans to the Vice President of Operations and Executive Leadership Team.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Champion a culture where safety is a core operating value and leadership responsibility.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Improve safety performance through hazard reduction, employee engagement, and proactive risk mitigation.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, internal, and customer requirements, including OSHA, ISO, UL, and product-specific quality standards.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Drive root-cause analysis and corrective action for nonconformances, defects, and recurring operational issues.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintain readiness for customer audits, regulatory reviews, certifications, and changing compliance requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Build a continuous-improvement culture grounded in operational discipline, accountability, and fact-based problem-solving.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Champion Lean practices such as daily management, visual management, standard work, takt alignment, flow, pull systems, workplace organization, and structured problem-solving.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: ari