Director of Operations
Lead and manage hourly and salaried production employees, ensuring safety, quality, and cost-efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure plant safety and implement corporate safety initiatives.
- Oversee production, quality, and cost-control to meet customer requirements and profit objectives.
- Collaborate with sales and product development for new/improved products.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations.
- Manage plant financial performance (P&L responsibility).
- Oversee staffing, operational efficiency, and maintenance.
- Implement and document cost management best practices.
- Plan and execute capital projects.
- Develop and optimize operational policies and procedures.
- Maximize ROI through effective use of SAP.
- Analyze and communicate operational metrics.
- Communicate goals and expectations to plant employees.
- Implement programs to meet business plan goals.
- Advise Senior Management on operational issues.
- Promote transparency and effective communication.
- Manage human resources and physical plant assets.
- Lead and coach direct reports; provide performance feedback.
- Ensure employee development and training.
Qualifications:
- 15+ years in Operations Management within manufacturing.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (MBA preferred).
- Experience in engineering, operations, and tissue making.
- Proficiency in warehouse management, SOP development, and high-speed consumer product manufacturing.
- Strong safety and quality management systems knowledge.
- Proven leadership and team development skills.
- Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement expertise.
- Strong financial, organizational, and time management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize, make decisions, and develop action plans.
- Skilled in identifying and developing top talent.