What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Operations position at Mackinnon & Partners?
With a solid technical background in design engineering and manufacturing, your technical and management skills enable you to collaborate closely with all company departments to propose optimal solutions for your team and customers.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Report to the CEO, monitor company revenue margins and conduct budget reviews to maximize profits.
2. Direct management of all operations and related services (design engineering, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality) with support from department specialists (Sales, HR, IT, Quality, Communication, etc.)
3. Working with the human resources department to create job descriptions, develop key performance goals, evaluate staff, hire competent personnel, and oversee employee training programs.
4. Develop new solutions to meet client needs regarding design, manufacturing capacity, quality, on-time delivery, and cost.
5. Identify areas for improvement and recommend changes to processes for better productivity. Plan and conduct capacity expansion plans to meet market requirements.
6. Oversee large projects and interpret performance reports.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, industrial / supply chain management, or a related discipline preferred
- Minimum of 8 years of supervisory experience in a production environment, preferably in metal manufacturing (design, welding, assembly, and test).
- Proficient with MRP, including implementation and Go-Live procedures.
- Experience scheduling / prioritizing jobs and coordinating workflow and employee activities.
- Experience in basic design, production principles, and functions.
- Proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), also CAD software (Catia, NX…) would be a plus.
