DESCRIPTION:

The Director of Operations will provide management oversight of operations across multiple facilities.  This executive will develop and implement a variety of strategies to maximize operational efficiency and customer satisfaction while maintaining world class quality performance.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Work with Executive Management Team to formulate the vision, set strategic goals, and design and execute a plan of action.
• Develops a responsive, flexible manufacturing operation to meet the changing demands of our customer base.
• Manages expenditures to achieve budgeted targets. Ensures production is run efficiently, waste is kept to a minimum and equipment is maintained to company standards.
• Meet with customers and potential customers to increase business and maintain a good working relationship.
• Ensure operations are compliant to the Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001), Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001), and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001) standards
• Take responsibility for fulfilling the Company’s commitment to provide a safe environment and to conduct its operations in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and accepted practices for health, safety, and environmental protection.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively increasing managerial experience in a manufacturing environment producing complex products.
• Experience with operational excellence, lean and Six Sigma or similar efficiency improvement program is preferred.
• Proven track record in controlling costs to budget, preferably manufacturing variance management.
• Ability to design and execute business strategies to address efficiency, quality, or growth targets.
• Basic knowledge and experience with mechanical processes including machining, fabrication, stamping, welding, and coating.
• Thorough knowledge of modern manufacturing methodologies, a working knowledge of CNC Machining.
• Track record of successfully managing a multisite, complex, fast paced operation.
• Must be able to interact effectively with a variety of individuals within and between departments and ability to collaborate well with complex teams.
• Possess and demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Demonstrated track record in effective customer communication.
• Computer literate and able to utilize MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), ERP systems, and a working knowledge of production, costing, inventory control, and purchasing principles.
• Well organized and detail-oriented with proven initiative and self-starter skills.
• Possess and demonstrate knowledge and experience in cGMPs and relevant Safety Regulations (e.g., OSHA).