Brand Operations Manager
Job Summary
Baldwin Hardware is a 75+ year old leading brand in the luxury door hardware space primarily sold in showrooms and through hardware specialists online. Check us out at BaldwinHardware.com. Under new ownership and a revitalized business structure, we're eager to welcome dynamic individuals to join our team and help shape the future of luxury hardware. As one of the largest players in the industry, Baldwin Hardware presents a unique opportunity at the crossroads of High-End Design, Hardware, and the delicate balance between Function and Beauty. Our products are not just essential elements of interior spaces but also masterpieces that redefine the concept of luxury in the industry.
We are seeking a strategic and motivated Project Management leader to join the Baldwin team. Responsibilities include managing a team of project managers, driving new product introductions, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver operational excellence. For the right candidate, the satisfaction of successfully delivering profitable products to market that meet Baldwin’s high standards of quality will be irresistible. Join us and be a part of a team that values creativity, precision, and a deep commitment to delivering unparalleled luxury. Your opportunity awaits!
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- (70%) Project Manager – New Product Introductions (NPI) and Sustaining Projects
- (30%) Leader of operations as single point of contact for the commercial side of the Baldwin business
- Model the Assa Abloy Values and Behaviors
- Mentor, coach and develop team members
- Lead a team that manages new product development and sustaining projects
- Develop and execute plans to drive continuous improvement with NPI and sustaining
- Assist in developing operations plans to support the brand strategic imperatives
- Execute and or manage operations plans to support the brand strategic imperatives
- Update AAAR leadership team on a regular basis on the status of the strategic operations plans
- Communicate brand and platform strategies to plant leadership
- Actively engage with plant performance/execution
- Understand and help design the networks that supply products to distribution points
- Understand and support service levels and inventory strategic planning
- Understand, support, and manage supplier production issues as needed
- Understand cost drivers and margin profiles for product families in support of productivity generation (including product cost, duties, transportation, labor, warranty, etc)
- Remain aware of CTQ elements of product lines and current quality trends and performance
- Help coordinate larger quality issues and disruptions to the supply network
Education and Experience Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field (Engineering or Operations).
- MBA or advanced degree desired. Certified Project Manager Certificate also desirable.
- 7 - 10 years of combined experience in relevant field(s): Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering.
- 5 – 7+ plus years’ experience with Project Management.
- A proven track record of direct management experience.
- A proven track record of developing and managing teams.
Required Skills
- Advanced working knowledge of project milestones methodology.
- Advanced Project management skills utilizing Microsoft Project or similar software.
- Proactive problem-solving identification: solving problems with the ability to assess risk/benefit and to act decisively on findings.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization.
- Effective computer skills; familiar with Microsoft Windows applications, especially, Project, Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Must be able to work and thrive in a global team-based environment.
- High level of organizational skills.
- Advanced Leadership and Team Building skill sets.
- Ability to effectively navigate high complexity projects.
- A general understanding of zinc die casting, stamping, forging, automated assembly, metal finishing are pluses.
Work Environment:
- Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
Pay Range: $123-374-$180,948.
This “base salary range” is a reasonable estimate for this position at the time of posting. Pay within each range is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, to primary work job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location. ASSA ABLOY conducts regular review of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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