We are seeking a driven Operations Director to champion operational excellence and process simplification initiatives while providing hands-on oversight for a growing manufacturing and assembly operation.
This person will support strategic objectives and lead day-to-day operating activities including production planning and assembly, supply chain and inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and ERP optimization.
Responsibilities include: Consolidate/streamline processes across production and supply chain. Foster an environment that generates world-class practices, processes, and systems and continuously identifies improvement opportunities. Mentor, lead, and develop a collaborative and action-oriented team with optimal employee engagement. Drive Lean Transformation via Gemba, 5S, Kaizen, etc., while ensuring safety, quality, OTD, and cost management, and supporting ongoing growth. Oversee optimization of ERP system and related software processes/use. Requirements: 4-year degree in manufacturing engineering, business, or related field required. Lean/Six Sigma certification(s) a plus. 10+ years' demonstrated success in Lean/Six Sigma implementation, organizational development, teambuilding, manufacturing management, and driving a culture of development and empowerment that engages and motivates employees in an assembled products/systems environment. Proven knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control/QMS, supply chain and inventory management, manufacturing cost accounting, material cost reduction, and capacity planning. Expert use of manufacturing related software (MRP, ERP, QMS, etc.) and MS Office. Strong technical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot, correct, and optimize at material, process, and product levels. Excellent leadership skills and ability to inspire, motivate, and develop high performance teams. Demonstrated project management skills (time management, goal setting, decision making, problem solving, resource allocation, and strategic planning). Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, able to effectively interact at all organizational levels. Strong ethical foundation and highest level of personal and professional integrity. Action-oriented and proactive problem solver with the ability to analyze complex problems, identify solutions, and provide clear decision-making leadership.
