Director of Operations

Description

Balanced Body is an energetic, environmentally sensitive company that is growing! Balanced Body leads the world in providing Pilates equipment and education.

We are looking for a strategic, results-driven Director of Operations to join our dynamic team and oversee the operational excellence of our business. The Director of Operations will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the supply chain at Balanced Body including manufacturing, procurement, warehousing, logistics, and maintenance. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker who can optimize production processes, ensure product quality, manage day to day operational efficiency and lead cross functional teams. The Director of Operations will work closely with other senior leadership to align operations with business goals and deliver exceptional value to customers.

Requirements

Essential Duties of position include:

• Supply Chain Management: Oversight of procurement, warehousing, logistics, and maintenance. Oversight of suppliers and managing inventory.
• Manufacturing Operations Management: oversight of manufacturing planning, organizing, processes to achieve efficiency and quality.
• Provide leadership to department managers. Promote a productive work environment with high performing teams.
• Provide support for operational staffing, scheduling and development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement effective operational strategies to improve productivity, cost-effectiveness and quality.
• Lead efforts to streamline production workflows, reduce lead times, and manage resources effectively.
• Plan, monitor, and enhance key metrics for day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks.
• Collaboration with Senior Leadership in the development of performance goals and long-term operational plans. Experience implementing and tracking smart goals.
• Experience with KPI’s related to Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People, and Operational Excellence.
• Decision Making: Developing operational policies, making capital investment decisions, and optimizing facility layouts.
• Reviewing financial information to make informed decisions and enhance profitability.
• Developing long-term operational strategies and aligning them with the broader business objectives.
• Managing risks effectively and implementing measures to mitigate potential threats.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration (preferably with specialization in operations), or a related field.
• 10 years’ experience in operational management, preferably within Manufacturing.
• Minimum 7 years in a management or leadership capacity
• Proven experience in leading large teams, optimizing the manufacturing process, and managing all supply chain functions.
• Excellent leadership abilities, people skills, and in-depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, quality control systems and procedures and continuous improvement principles.
• Working knowledge of CRM and ERP Software (including MRP)
• Exceptional problem solving, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Extensive experience managing budgets and controlling expenses for operations
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and environmental and safety regulations.

Work Location: on-site in Sacramento, CA 95828

The Company

https://www.pilates.com/BBAPP/V/company/craftsmanship.html

Balanced Body is the world's largest designer and manufacturer of Pilates equipment, as well as a provider of high-quality Pilates and other mind-body instructor training and continuing education. We currently do business in over 100 countries, with world-renowned customer service and a serious commitment to environmentally friendly business practices. If you want to work with a company with a passion for changing lives in small and large ways, let us hear from you.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) plan & Match!
• Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance

When submitting your resume please include salary requirements and ensure that your resume describes your previous experience.

Balanced Body is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.

Salary : $125,000 - $180,000