Job Summary:
Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Operations is responsible for leading and continuously improving all manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable production of products to meet customer requirements.
This executive leadership position is responsible for operational strategy, manufacturing performance, leadership development, continuous improvement, capacity planning, capital investment recommendations, and execution of the company's strategic objectives.
The Director of Operations develops department leaders, establishes accountability throughout the manufacturing organization, and partners with the CFO and CEO to support the long-term growth and success of the company.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Operational Leadership
Provide overall leadership for all manufacturing operations;
Develop and communicate operational goals and objectives;
Ensure production schedules meet customer requirements;
Balance safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost;
Remove organizational barriers that impact production performance.
Capital Planning:
Identify future equipment needs and requirements;
Develop capital investment recommendations;
Prepare business justifications for capital expenditures;
Oversee equipment implementation;
Ensure capital projects achieve expected operational results.
Leadership & People Development:
Lead, coach, and develop department managers and supervisors;
Conduct performance evaluations;
Establish clear expectations and accountability;
Develop succession plans for key operational positions;
Mentor supervisors in leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making;
Build a high-performing leadership team.
Strategic Planning:
Participate in the development of the company's strategic plan;
Develop annual operational objectives;
Establish departmental KPIs and create accountability throughout the manufacturing organization;
Identify opportunities for growth and operational improvement;
Support long-term capacity planning;
Develop manufacturing strategies supporting future business growth.
Continuous Improvement:
Champion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives;
Remove process bottlenecks and improve workflow;
Improve labor productivity and operational efficiency;
Reduce manufacturing costs;
Support automation and technology initiatives;
Oversee the ERP system to ensure accurate data management and reporting;
Recommend and implement improvements to operational systems and processes.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operational Management, Manufacturing, Business, or related field, preferred;
10+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership capacity;
Experience with managing capital projects;
Proficiency in ERP systems such as XA or SAP , lean manufacturing and the MS Office suite;
Astute oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;
Exceptional organizational, analytical, mathematical, time management, problem-solving, multi-tasking and attention to detail skills.
Working Hours:
7:00AM - 3:30PM, Monday - Friday
Compensation:
$150,000 - $185,000 DOE, annual base salary for this full-time, exempt position.
Benefits:
Medical, dental and vision insurance premiums paid 100% for the employee for the PPO Gold Plan; 70% of insurance premiums paid for dependent coverage;
$20,000 of life insurance paid by company for employee;
AD&D insurance coverage offered at employee's expense;
80 hours of annual paid vacation time during years 0 - 5 and increasing incrementally thereafter;
48 hours of annual paid sick time annually;
401(K) with an annual company match;
Profit sharing sponsored by company;
12 paid public holidays annually.
Location:
Grover Beach, CA - onsite position
