Director of Operations

Description

Summary/Objective:

Ready to roll up your sleeves and take on the challenge of leading an operations team that thrives on efficiency, quality, and results? As the Director of Operations, you'll be at the helm of a fast paced, dynamic environment, overseeing everything from logistics to production, assembly, and inventory management. This is your chance to drive real impact in a company that values innovation, collaboration, and smart problem-solving. You’ll be responsible for orchestrating operations to meet production goals, reducing costs, and deliver top-notch products on time—all while maintaining high-quality standards. Lead the charge in continuous improvement and work cross-functionally to bring new products to life!

Essential Functions:

• Lead with Vision: Work with production leads to establish and review schedules, ensuring smooth operations at every stage of the process.
• Plan for Success: Develop and fine-tune manufacturing build schedules, ensuring all materials and resources are aligned to meet production deadlines.
• Inventory Mastery: Keep inventory in check, ensuring customer requirements are met without excess stock. You’ll reduce working capital and keep the operations running lean.
• Team Development: Build and refine staffing plans with production leads to ensure smooth execution of all manufacturing processes.
• Quality Standards: Champion quality across the board, from assembly to shipping, and set the bar for excellence.
• Maintenance & Repair: Create and implement guidelines to maintain and repair equipment, ensuring top-notch functionality across the board.
• Innovate & Optimize: Drive continuous process improvements and lead capacity design projects to ensure we’re always operating at peak performance.
• Financial Leadership: Oversee operations budgets and work to drive cost reductions without compromising on quality.
• Collaborate & Communicate: Be the linchpin that connects sales, service, R&D, and suppliers to drive the success of new product launches.
• Problem Solver: Take ownership of problem resolution, whether it's material discrepancies, production challenges, or customer-related issues.

Requirements

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• 10 years of experience: You’ve got a proven track record of success in managing operations in a manufacturing environment, with a deep understanding of production, quality control, and supply chain management.
• Tech-Savvy: You’re a whiz with production management systems and MRP reports.
• Lean & Mean: You understand lean manufacturing techniques and know how to implement them to optimize productivity.
• People Skills: You know how to lead, inspire, and develop teams, and you’re skilled in conflict resolution and driving collaboration across departments.
• Passion & Grit: A “can-do” attitude and a relentless drive to get things done.
• Business Acumen: You’re well-versed in business finance, profitability, and managing working capital effectively.
• ERP Experience: Experience with ERP systems like SyteLine is a big plus!

Supervisory Responsibility and Organizational Relationships:

• Lead a diverse team spanning assembly, production, logistics, quality control, and repair center operations.
• Report directly to the President and participate actively in senior management meetings.
• Work closely with all other departments, from sales to engineering, ensuring seamless execution of company goals.

Work Environment:

• This is a hybrid role, with a mix of office and manufacturing floor activities. Expect a mix of office work (computers, phones, meetings) and some time spent on the manufacturing floor.

Physical Demands:

• You may need to lift up to 50 pounds from time to time. Be prepared for some walking, standing, and hands-on tasks in addition to desk work.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-time, salaried position. Typical hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, though some flexibility may be available. Expect occasional evening and weekend work based on project needs.

Travel:

• Travel may be required