Director of Operations

Job Summary

The Director of Operations leads and manages the operations function including production and activities from production planning to shipment. He/she uses materials management skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices, company policies, procedures, tools, and business disciplines within the organization.

Essential Job Duties

• Drives and supervises optimal balance of service to cost and profitability.
• Monitors and reports results.
• Maintains inventory at acceptable levels.
• Ensures material availability.
• Manage multi-shift 24/6 operation

Other Job Duties

• Works with the organization to implement corporate process requirements, improve yields, and provide best-in-class manufacturing expertise.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum prior experience: 10 years’ direct, hands-on manufacturing process or engineering and materials management experience in the high-tech sector.
• Significant experience in supporting materials from an IT and Oracle perspective.
• Strong background in reflow, wave soldering, all SMT processes and related equipment, through-hole and press-fit technology, and process development, with the ability to serve as a lead for the manufacturing operation.
• Adept with leading fast paced, multi-faceted teams.
• Self-starter, demonstrates initiative and commitment, able to influence all levels of leadership.
• Excellent organizational and negotiation skills, strong analytical capabilities.
• Prowess with Office products and software, Oracle ERP applications.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong time management skills.
• Experience using statistical tools.
• Project Management expertise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use Six Sigma/Lean/statistical tools is required.

Minimum Education

Generally requires B.Sc. in a related engineering discipline.

Prior Experience

• Significant experience in supporting materials from an IT and Oracle perspective.
• Strong background in reflow, wave soldering, all SMT processes and related equipment, through-hole and press-fit technology, and process development, with the ability to serve as a lead for the manufacturing operation.

Skills/Knowledge

• Strong background in reflow, wave soldering, all SMT processes and related equipment, through-hole and press-fit technology, and process development, with the ability to serve as a lead for the manufacturing operation.
• Adept with leading fast paced, multi-faceted teams.
• Self-starter, demonstrates initiative and commitment, able to influence all levels of leadership.
• Excellent organizational and negotiation skills, strong analytical capabilities.
• Prowess with Office products and software, Oracle ERP applications.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong time management skills.
• Experience using statistical tools.
• Project Management expertise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use Six Sigma/Lean/statistical tools is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Green Belt certification is desirable.