What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Director position at Enhance Recruiting?
SUMMARY
Seeking an Operations Director for a small growing company in the Rochester, New Hampshire area. We are seeking someone with experience in textiles, coatings, and plastics, as well as, advanced Six Sigma experience and ISO 9001 and ISO 13485.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create develop and implement operational policies and procedures.
- Maintain and Improve process control efficiency and effectiveness.
- Enhance operational management systems and best practices.
- Ensure achievement of critical business expectations.
- Assist with budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditing.
- Foster a company culture that encourages top performance.
- Always ensure a safe working environment.
- Conduct market research to identify wants and needs in market segments.
- Interface with customers to resolve quality, warranty, and technical support issues.
- Conduct benchmark testing of competitive products.
- Identify and develop new suppliers and improve supplier quality.
- Negotiate with suppliers and customers to optimize relationships.
REQUIREMENTS
- BS degree in Materials, Plastics, Textiles, or Chemical Engineering.
- 10 years of experience Industry background in textiles, coatings, and plastics
- Familiarity with problem-solving techniques: Kaizen and Five Why analysis, etc.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Five S methodologies.
- ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 quality management systems expertise.
- Independent worker with initiative and a strong work ethic.
- Safety Awareness fostering a safe work environment in an industrial setting.
- Ability to adapt to multiple tasks and changing priorities.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to China, Canada, and throughout the US.
