Company Description Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. ("Cornerstone Building Brands") is a holding company that owns subsidiaries operating within the exterior building products industry. Cornerstone Building Brands is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina. It is the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, generating annual revenue exceeding $6 billion, with an extensive national presence and approximately 20,000 employees.
Our Shelter Solutions business offers a portfolio of metal roof and wall systems and complete pre-engineered building systems optimized for strength, durability and design flexibility. Our brand portfolio is supported by industry-leading expertise and a focus on processes and technologies that enable our customers to operate faster, easier and in a more connected way.
Job Description The Director of Engineering Operations will plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of the engineering organization. This role is responsible for improving performance, productivity, and efficiency by establishing effective methods and strategies. You will lead cost-out and productivity initiatives, integrate and develop a set of common processes and KPIs that align with business needs, and manage complex issues across brand segments. Key responsibilities include vendor management, oversight of capital projects, operational cost management, and headcount planning. You will drive quality management initiatives, deliver executive operational updates, and lead the development of Power BI dashboards to track and communicate performance metrics. This role plays a key part in shaping and executing business strategies.
Essential Functions / Responsibilities Develop operational KPIs and proactively monitor and manage metrics with focus on productivity, labor cost, and asset management
Build and maintain engineering workload/capacity planning to allocate the right resources across brand segments for project execution
Develop a global approach to ensure the right mix of global, contractor, and domestic resources aligns with organization targets and strategy
Establish performance goals and budgets for the engineering organization in alignment with business strategy
Develop and maintain a robust operating rhythm for reporting KPIs, tracking improvements, and identifying areas of opportunity
Develop mitigation plans as needed to offset risks to goals and commitments
Recommend and implement initiatives for continuous improvement of engineering productivity
Collaborate across functions to ensure alignment with business needs and financial goals of the organization
Analyze, forecast, and manage purchases of supplies, software, tools, and equipment
Prepare annual engineering operating budgets and manage operational cost controls
Lead cost-out efforts and drive the engineering organization to achieve the operating plan
Facilitate communication of business information across the organization and within brand segments
Oversee vendor management activities and ensure supplier performance aligns with engineering and business needs
Drive quality management practices across engineering processes and deliverables
Lead development and maintenance of Power BI dashboards to visualize operational and performance data
Manage engineering headcount planning, including staffing models, forecasting, and workforce optimization
Facilitate transparent and consistent communication between leadership, peer functions, and engineering teams to ensure alignment and informed decision-making
Prepare and deliver operational updates and performance reports to executive leadership
Qualifications / Skills Experience in industrials, manufacturing, and/or building products a plus
Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management
Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices
Knowledge of project management principles and practices
Solid knowledge of engineering disciplines, process design tools, and procedures
Background in process improvement; Six Sigma certification a plus
Familiarity with Primavera P6 a plus
Strong understanding of engineering team operations and needs
Able to interface effectively across all levels of the organization
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Clear and effective oral and written communicator
Strong business acumen with interpersonal and leadership skills
Skilled in developing and delivering presentations to senior management
Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
Education / Additional Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Master’s degree a plus
10 years of experience in engineering, construction, manufacturing, or related fields
5 years of leadership and operational management experience
PMP or equivalent certification a plus
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time team members receive medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.
Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can view equal employment posters within the organization for rights to work and E-Verify information. For a copy of the affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used to assist disabled job seekers only; other inquiries will not be answered.
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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
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