Senior Director of Operations

About the role

The Director of Operations is a newly created position designed to introduce new ideas and implement efficiency changes that will help grow the business's capacity. The position reports to the VP of Operations and oversees two Production Managers and a Scheduling Supervisor, with 220 employees and two physical plant locations.

Responsibilities

• Understands, endorses, and supports the mission and values of the company.
• Understands, endorses, supports, and teaches the company's policies and procedures.
• Develops, gains approval of, and implements goals, objectives, and budgets for his/her area of responsibility.
• Provides meaningful input regarding the policies, operations, and direction of the company.
• Demonstrates leadership by presenting a positive example, establishing high standards, holding people accountable, and maintaining the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
• Hires, orients, trains, and develops employees in his/her area of responsibility.
• Supervises and directs the efforts of employees in his/her area of responsibility.
• Assures that all employees' performance is appraised in an objective and timely manner.
• Identifies the need for disciplinary action, initiates appropriate discipline, and follows through accordingly.
• Participates in and contributes to the Executive Management Team.
• Participates in the development and achievement of strategic plans for Production.
• Develops, gains approval of, and implements plans, objectives, budgets, and goals for his/her area of responsibility.
• Understands, endorses, teaches, and executes the Organization's mission, vision, philosophies, values, and policies.
• Make presentations to the Executive Management Team.
• Achieves budgeted revenues and expenses, maximizing profitability.
• Hires, orients, trains, and develops personnel in his/her area of responsibility.
• Reviews and evaluates the performance of personnel on a timely basis and initiates pay changes.
• Supervises, directs, and motivates the efforts of personnel in his/her area of responsibility.
• Identifies the need for disciplinary action, initiates appropriate discipline, and follows through accordingly.
• Covers the scheduling of all employees in Production.
• Ensures the accurate, timely, and efficient shipment of products.
• Knows and complies with all applicable regulations, i.e., EPA, etc.
• Analyzes the need for capital equipment and makes recommendations to the VP of Operations.
• Collaborates with the EHS Coordinator to assure compliance with all applicable regulations, i.e., OSHA, AWAIR, etc.
• Develops, implements, and monitors systems for purchasing the right materials and supplies at the optimal price and timing.
• Develops, implements, and monitors systems for receiving supplies and materials.
• Develops, implements, and monitors systems for controlling inventory.
• Maintains production and adjusts as needed to meet delivery schedules.
• Adheres to testing systems to ensure the quality of the product and compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Seeks self-improvement to enhance job performance.
• Promotes the Organization, its mission, values, programs, and achievements to the public and other employees.
• Identifies organizational problems and opportunities for improvement and brings solutions and suggestions to management's attention.
• Functions as a team member by assisting, supporting, and encouraging other employees in any way possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree highly preferred
• 15+ years of manufacturing experience, with at least 10 years of leadership experience
• Proven experience in driving efficiencies
• Demonstrated success in leading change management initiatives and improvements
• Excellent leader of people and someone who aligns well with core values
• Experience working in a job shop or with highly customized, fabricated (welded & assembled) products is preferred

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans