Director of Operations

We are looking for a Director of Operations to join the Snap‑on Auto Crib team. Snap‑on Auto Crib is the leader in industrial vending technology. We design and create hardware and software in‑house to help manage inventory for our customers. We are a growing company looking for candidates who challenge themselves and wear many hats. Auto Crib is big enough to provide the resources you need, but small enough to still feel like a family.

Our culture is work hard, play hard. We believe in giving employees autonomy to make their own decisions and actively help them with their career path.

• Direct and manage all manufacturing activities.
• Foster and promote a team environment within and between departments to aid business goals.
• Responsible and accountable for results, and for achieving a competitive advantage in terms of safety, cost, methods, quality, delivery, operations, and personnel.
• Plan the effective use of personnel and equipment.
• Coordinate activities of supporting departments.
• Implement standard metrics and rapid continuous improvement.
• Ownership and management of key production KPIs and metrics.
• Scope of responsibilities:
  Safety, Manufacturing, Procurement, Materials, Planning Logistics, Maintenance, Quality and RCI.

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily manufacturing operation through production managers and supervisors.
• Develop, implement, and manage standard metrics and KPIs.
• Establish operational strategies by evaluating operations trends; establishing critical measurements; determining production, productivity, and customer‑service strategies; acquiring resources; resolving problems; and implementing change.
• Develop manufacturing financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; and minimizing the impact of variances.
• Produce products that meet customer expectations by formulating, installing, and enforcing good manufacturing practices; developing and improving production procedures, methods, and techniques; and developing and enforcing inspection and quality assurance standards, procedures, and methods.
• Develop plans for efficient use of resources, to include materials, equipment and personnel.
• Manage procurement and vendor/supplier activities; evaluate and improve plant processes and controls aimed at continuous production improvements.
• Establish internal manufacturing controls, systems, and procedures. Responsible for the utilization of the ERP system within the assigned area of responsibility.

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations or Technical/Management discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant operations experience; with track record of increasing responsibility. (Master’s degree a plus).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification a plus.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods, Operation management, process improvement, and industrialization.
• Experience managing projects / action plans.
• Previous experience managing diverse teams (manufacturing, procurement, logistics).
• Ability to report, analyze & interpret financial and operating data/variances; skilled at developing and implementing countermeasures where applicable.
• Strategic thinker with strong planning/tactical skills, sense of urgency, focus on measurable results and ability to get things done.
• Strong understanding, commitment, and proven track record in meeting safety & environmental requirements/regulations.

• Metric oriented approach.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong ability to be pro‑active.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Strong project management skills.
• Six sigma (green belt a plus).

Salary Range: $150,000-$175,000