Operations Director

Operations Director

Our client is a leading manufacturer of building materials, offering top-of-the-line structural products. To maintain their success, they focus on product quality and product availability. They are hiring an Operations Director to lead and manage overall plant operations.

The Operations Director is pivotal in promoting safety, productivity, quality, and continuous improvement in a confidential manufacturing environment. Open to candidates in need of relocation assistance – apply today!

This Role Offers:

• Competitive base pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Company has over 100 years of expertise and growth in the industry.
• High level of responsibility and visibility with plant management.
• Industry-leading tools and machinery with top-of-the-line resources.
• Strong focus on manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement.

Focus:

• Create and execute effective strategic plans for short-term and long-term periods, anticipating and mitigating potential obstacles.
• Foster a performance-based culture that prioritizes safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Provide clear organizational direction and communication aligning with corporate goals and objectives to all plant departments.
• Analyze daily performance data to address problems, optimize costs, and ensure smooth operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address day-to-day challenges and support continuous improvement.
• Establish guidelines, initiatives, and targets that influence manufacturing timelines, standards, and expenses.
• Lead the implementation of confidential manufacturing initiatives, optimize resource allocation, and apply best practices.
• Recruit, coach, develop, and evaluate staff performance, maintaining high morale and good employee relations.
• Delegate work to the team, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards and company procedures.

Skill Set

• 5+ years of management experience in manufacturing, with a strong track record of team development.
• A degree in business administration, engineering, or a closely related discipline is required.
• Relevant industry systems experience is required
• Strong knowledge of ISO and API standards.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

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