Operations Director

Operations Director

Spring Park, MN, USA

Full Time

About Us

What do we consider our greatest asset? Our passionate team members

With a vision of creating quality skincare and cosmetic products for the most popular brands in the world, our founders established a company based on the principle of "no surprises." Since 1995, this vision has guided our growth, and we have developed into an organization that pushes the boundaries of formulating and manufacturing. With over 400 full-time employees, we continue to build a highly-engaged team that produces quality products for our customers. We are especially focused on collaboration and continuous improvement; we work together to learn from where we have been and to make where we are going even better.

Elevation Labs is proud to offer employees a competitive benefits package including : paid time off, paid holidays, maternity leave, 401k with company match, bonuses, health insurance with a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), dental and vision plans, life, A&D, short term and long term disability insurance plans and a company-paid employee assistance program (EAP).

Our Mission and Culture

Phenomenal customer experiences every day, through highly engaged and empowered colleagues, while impacting our community in a progressive way.

We believe that the best way to deliver phenomenal customer experiences is to create an environment where our employees feel appreciated and supported. We work to build trust through regular all-hands meetings and approachable leadership. We encourage meaningful relationships and thoughtful interactions between team members at all levels of our organization : our line leads value active engagement on the production floor, and our management team is committed to supporting employee growth and career development. As one of the largest companies in the area, we offer countless ways for you to follow your passion and grow your career.

Aside from our company culture, we are committed to making a positive impact within our company communities. Throughout the year, our employees host STEM Exposure events at local elementary and middle schools, and we also actively support many community charities.

Our Values

Act With Integrity

Take Ownership

Seek Innovative Solutions

Show Care and Respect

Work And Win Together

Job Summary :

With a strong focus on continuous improvement and LEAN manufacturing principles, this position will be responsible for production, supply chain, maintenance, and EH&S, working closely with cross-functional leaders in Quality, R&D, Customer Service, Sales, and Finance to ensure optimal cost, quality, and speed to market. In addition, this position will take responsibility for facility performance, including team leadership, KPIs, continuous improvement initiatives, capacity upgrades, construction & expansions, and COGs.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities :

• Provides overall leadership for manufacturing operations by developing and implementing operational strategies, managing daily operations, ensuring a safe working environment, providing ongoing coaching and visibility on the floor, driving productivity, and supporting processes to ensure quality products are delivered on time and in full at the lowest total cost.
• Ensures processes and behaviors create a culture where colleagues live our values and execute upon our company mission. Drive employee engagement by addressing issues and creating an environment where all employees contribute and are comfortable speaking up.
• Lead TPM / Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement programs to reduce costs, improve productivity, increase reliability, reduce waste, and improve quality
• Oversee the site budget (fixed and variable costs) and capital plan (infrastructure) to support the company's business plan.
• Facilitate the efficient use of raw materials in the conversion to finished goods for our customers. Provide leadership, coaching, and development of team members, ensuring a high-performing team, recruiting, and retaining talent.
• Collaborate and partner with cross-functional colleagues to ensure seamless production. Reviews and evaluates operating procedures to achieve and maintain high levels of process quality, consistency, and accountability to optimize production and utilization of personnel and equipment.
• Actively participates in customer strategic and tactical goals as well as site visits.

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Elevation Labs provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Elevation Labs complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.