Director of Manufacturing Operations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Execute and fulfill strategic business plans presented by President / CEO and Executive Team.

• Set team and individual goals to achieve overall strategic business plan goals. Direct operations in a Heavy Distribution Logistics environment.
• Control direct labor as a percent of sales, shop floor supply spends, and factory repairs and maintenance according to budget.
• Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and distribution.
• Oversee and direct daily business operations for optimum efficiency.
• Responsible for proper staffing levels, training, and adequate back-up coverage to ensure we meet customers’ expectations.
• Direct manufacturing and distribution personnel to maintain product quality and meet customer requirements.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining safety standards as required by company policies.
• Lead employees in continuous improvement activities. Demonstrates confidence and assertiveness to effectively organize and implement projects and tasks while controlling operating costs.
• Responsible for creating a team environment between many different departments, fostering open communication, and breaking down barriers to efficiencies.
• Communicate with management teams to direct and confirm execution of company processes.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of plant operations management experience required to include accountability for operations strategy, development, and execution within a high-tech engineering environment..
• Bachelor’s degree - engineering, business management, logistics, etc.
• Extensive Experience with Distribution Logistics
• Experience with ERP
• Ability to manage multiple shifts and monitor overall plant performance
• Demonstrated success in the manufacturing industry, required.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking.
• Expert Level Experience with MS Office.

Salary $100-120k w / bonus