Director of Operations

Job Summary

The Director of Operations has overall responsibility for the production of products in the manufacturing facility. This includes manufacturing, production, maintenance, warehousing, tooling, safety, facilities and quality assurance.

• Function as a strategic business partner and advisor to the COO, with broad decision‑making authority within a framework established by the COO.
• Responsible for directing the manufacture of products on a demanding schedule in accordance with high quality standards and at the lowest possible cost.
• Drive manufacturing excellence through increased quality, reduced cycle time and improved customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for capital equipment, inventory levels, production control and supplies, health, safety and environmental assurance, and manufacturing support activities. Staffing planning and budget compliance are critical.
• Develop the most efficient and cost‑effective manufacturing organization.
• Define short‑term and long‑term goals for the manufacturing site including capacity planning and site rationalization.
• Work closely with other functional areas such as Sales, Human Resources, Engineering, and Finance for optimal plant performance.
• Focus on continuous improvements in manufacturing quality and reliability.
• Be a key member of the leadership team and contribute to the overall strategy and direction of the company.
• P&L responsibility.

• Proven capability to effectively lead a large team including acquiring talent, managing performance, motivating employees, and developing leaders.
• Excellent ability to solve complex problems.
• Must be able to effectively present information and recommendations in a clear concise and professional format.
• Excellent ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Must be able to analyze data from a variety of sources, synthesize information and make solid recommendations.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot manufacturing technology.
• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with others in a diverse, highly matrixed organization.
• Above Average knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word) and have proficient PC skills.
• Above average ability to work in a fast‑paced dynamic environment and effectively prioritize multiple competing deadlines.

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) and 10+ years in manufacturing and 15+ years in various forms of operations.
• MBA or engineering degree preferred but not required.
• Prior plant management experience of 150+ employee 24/7 operation is required.
• Facility turn‑around experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing and understanding of various models of injection moulding process preferred.
• Lean manufacturing or TPM experience preferred but not required.
• Previous experience managing multiple warehouses preferred.