Job Description - Director of Operations
A world leader in the waste equipment industry. The company manufactures and services balers, compactors, and provides parts and resources to customers .
We are seeking a Director of Operations to manage all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, quality, continuous improvement, and other production-related activities.
The Director of Manufacturing Operations will also ensure that manufacturing deadlines and budgets are met.
Responsibilities :
- Direct and manage all manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles to optimize processes and eliminate waste.
- Directly manage and motivate all production supervisors and coordinate with them the individual department scheduling, production, Client and maintenance needs.
- Implement and maintain stringent quality control measures to ensure products meet or exceed industry and customer standards.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue growth.
- Oversee warehouse and logistics operations with Sr. Warehouse Manager.
- Work with sales team to understand customer needs and expectations.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, promote a culture of safety through the facility, and work closely with the Corporate Director of Safety.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, sales, customer service and purchasing to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead company operational reporting including DLA's and S&OP scorecards.
- Management of the collective bargaining agreement while fostering strong relationships with union leadership.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or other related fields.
- years of manufacturing management experience, including managing multiple supervisors
- Must have experience working with a union workforce.
- Have strong working knowledge of the union contract and grievance procedures.
- Strong background in welding and metal fabrication.
- Strong proficiency in interpreting blueprints / shop drawings, bills of materials, and all documents related to producing electrical and hydraulic equipment.
- Experience planning production lines
- Strong knowledge or certification in Lean Manufacturing (s / s), Six Sigma, Kaizen, or equivalent.
- Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint .
Benefits and Compensation :
- Medical, Vision and Prescription Insurance).
- Dental Insurance
K) Plan with Company Match
- Generous PTO / Vacation Pay
- Ten company paid Holidays (eligible at time of hire).
- Company paid Group Life insurance.
- Company paid Short-term Disability
- Company paid Long-term Disability
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