Director of Operations

Job Description

The Director of Operations plans, organizes, directs, and controls the activities of the Operations for Elemet Group.  Responsible for the performance of all Operations Department functions – Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Material Management, Quality, Production Scheduling, Safety and Maintenance.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead, manage and hold team accountable to organizations policies and procedures.
• Reviews and approves adequate plans for the control of planned outputs, budget spending, production staffing, labor efficiency, material efficiency, and product quality.
• Achieve desired results in safety by demonstrating personal commitment and leading safety processes to sustain a safe work environment.  Implement and coordinate department safety education and processes in accordance with company and industry best practices.
• Embrace and implement a Lean Principles Continuous Improvement System to improve quality, on-time delivery, and reduce operating costs and inventory.  Responsible for training, mentoring and coaching managers and supervisors on processes and tools that will drive continuous improvement results.
• Defines and recommends objectives in each area of Operations.  Develops specific short-term and long-term plans and programs, together with supporting budget requests and financial estimates.
• Reviews performance against operating plans and standards.  Provides reports to subordinates on interpretation of results and approves changes in direction of plans.
• Presents weekly reports on performance as requested by the President.
• Manages budgets throughout the Operations Department.
• Lead the implementation of new manufacturing processes, product and systems technology to meet the business objective.
• Develops and recommends corporate operations policy within the Operations Department.
• Hold weekly staff meetings to foster team communications, review performance and set near term activities and targets.
• Participates in weekly leadership meetings, quarterly reviews, and annual strategic planning events.
• Maintains appropriate communications within area of responsibility.
• Coach and mentor Production Managers at various facilities.
• Keeps employees informed as to company/department plans and progress.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Operations Management, or equivalent
• 5-7 years previous operations management experience, including forecasting and scheduling
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate personnel to balance staffing strength with profitability and growth.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and reasoning abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Participate in training and development opportunities to ensure that professional competence is maintained.
• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive – but able to recognize and support the organization’s preferences and priorities.
• Results oriented with the ability to balance other business considerations.
• Strong computer skills.  Must include Excel and demonstrated skills in database management and recordkeeping.
• OSHA 10 Certification