Director of Operations Process and Standards
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Management
Operations Manager, General Management, Program / Project Manager
Director of Operations Process and Standards
Join us as the Director of Operations Process and Standards at AFC Industries, a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products.
AFC Industries supports a diverse industry base across a broad range of sectors. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce costs, improve quality, and increase efficiency.
We foster a culture devoted to innovation and improvement, operating with on-the-ground experts in an entrepreneurial fashion backed by an enterprise-grade organization.
Brief
Description:
The Director of Operations Process and Standards will develop, implement, and monitor the business processes that support the company operations. In addition, the Director will be responsible for ensuring operations personnel are trained, changes are communicated, and best practices are incorporated.
Job Responsibilities- Work very closely with Warehouse Managers and Program/Operations personnel at each location to ensure best practices are fully implemented and maintained.
- Develop, implement, and monitor operating standards applicable across all divisions, companies, and facilities.
- Support optimization activities for Vendor Managed Inventory programs and Distribution/Service Center order fulfillment.
- Support significant corporate operations projects such as capital equipment selection, program implementations, and expansion or reduction of operating facilities.
- Work closely with Group management teams to ensure effective inventory utilization.
- Deploy applications and reports to support business processes.
- Monitor and control Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
- Support operational financial analysis.
- Other duties as required.
- Minimum of five years of operations management experience.
- Minimum of five years of experience with multi-site distribution operations.
- Knowledge and experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, TOC, or Toyota Production Management).
- Familiarity with VMI, Kanban, or other inventory systems requiring a triggered replenishment from a warehouse infrastructure.
- Experience working within an ISO, TS, or equivalent Quality Management System.
- Experience with fasteners and fastener quality standards strongly preferred.
- Ability to travel 75%.
Remote or on-site, with travel. Geographic responsibility will be the West Coast, Nevada, and Arizona, with a primary focus on Santa Fe Springs, CA and Sherwood, OR.
Salary Range$100k-$120k, depending on experience.
Benefits- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Seniority level: Director
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Management and Manufacturing
- Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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