Director of Operations

Job Description

Director of Operations

Primary Purpose :

We are seeking an experienced operational leader to join our team. The ideal candidate will develop and implement operational structures, KPIs, and SOPs in an assembly-based manufacturing environment.

The Director of Operations will be part of the executive leadership team, strategizing and developing plans to enhance productivity and operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities :

• Implement processes and structures to meet productivity, quality, and delivery goals.
• Create a change environment while protecting organizational culture.
• Establish a robust scheduling system and develop mitigation strategies when KPIs are off track.
• Ensure a commitment to safety, housekeeping, and customer experience.
• Set strategic goals for optimizing quality, cost, and delivery.
• Collaborate with project managers to track and report financial and operational KPIs.

Major Duties :

• Oversee managers, supervisors, and production staff.
• Develop and monitor department and cross-functional metrics and goals.
• Ensure accuracy of labor and material reporting.
• Work closely with other department directors.
• Oversee Scheduling, Purchasing, Production, Shipping & Receiving, and Facilities Management.
• Liaise with department heads for operational compliance.
• Evaluate and improve systems and processes.
• Ensure safety and quality measures are upheld.
• Identify and build staffing concepts and actionable plans.
• Reduce costs in production and manufacturing.
• Optimize business workflows and seek efficiencies.
• Maximize production rates without compromising quality.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Manage Scheduling, Purchasing, Production, Shipping & Receiving, and Facilities Management.

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• 5-10 years’experience in Operations Management.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience in an assembly-based manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with scheduling and capacity planning systems.
• Knowledge of automation and manufacturing processes.

Skills / Qualifications :

• Strong understanding of operational processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (SharePoint, Excel, Teams, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Self-motivated with a flexible attitude.
• Strong computer and mathematical skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Commitment to accuracy, accountability, and teamwork.
• Positive and supportive attitude.

Physical Requirements :

• Regularly lift / move up to 25 lbs;occasionally lift / move up to 50 lbs.
• Use close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and color determination.
• Regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear;occasionally bend, twist, climb, kneel, and balance.
• Occasional exposure to production environments.
• Comply with safety and PPE requirements.

Work Environment :

• Occasionally work in outside weather conditions and near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to wet / humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• Noise level usually quiet to moderate.

Travel Requirements :

Approximately 10% travel within a 400-mile radius of Milwaukee, with occasional overnight travel.

This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on our organization’s growth and success.