Compensation:
A competitive compensation package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION AND CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS
Position Title: Director of Operations
Location: Mid-West
Reporting to: Vice President of Operations
Company Overview:
By way of background, our client is a world leader in their markets with revenues in excess of $15 billion. Our client manufactures, packages and markets consumer non-durables through locations across the globe and is highly regarded in its industry.
The Operations Director role is considered a “high profile” role with responsibility for providing leadership, developing, organizing, managing and controlling all aspects of the a key portion of the operation. The site is currently driving toward Manufacturing Excellence and this role will be pivotal in ensuring the acceleration of the Company’s performance toward Best in Class.
Position Responsibilities:
The Director of Operations will provide leadership to an organization of approximately 150 people through 9 direct reports including 4 Team Shift Leaders, 3 Business Line Owners, a Training Associate and an Administrative Assistant. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this new Director will work in partnership with the Director of Operations, Processing and New Operations to maximize the site performance of this 24/7 operation.
Management:
This new Director will make strategic decisions and recommendations regarding supply processes and systems to drive safety, service, cost, and efficiency improvements. He/she will ensure effective control and decision making within his/her span of control.
Financial Responsibility:
The Director of Operations will be responsible for all aspects of budget control.
Complexity:
Interacting with all plant functions, having a firm understanding of Finance, Human Resources and Corporate groups such as Procurement, Network Supply, Brand Change and Central Engineering will be expected.
Deliverables:
• High level of leadership and the ability to influence key stakeholders.
• Establish and effectively manage departmental budgets and objectives.
• Assist in the development of personal business objectives and performance standards for all employees in the department.
• Work with Central Planning to maintain optimum finished case goods inventory levels.
• Maintain up to date packaging material volume and timing objectives.
• Ensure proper people, processes, and procedures are in place and work to ensure good customer service with minimal out of stocks.
• Maintain approved processes and procedures, and oversee the timely and cost effective implementation of all new product introductions, package changes, special projects, line extensions, etc.
• Carry out all management responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees.
• Address complaints, and resolving problems.
• Responsible for departmental programs such as Food Safety, Employee Safety, TTB Compliance, and Environmental Compliance.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Serve as the Deputy for the Vice President of Operations and Director of Operations existing business as required.
Candidate Qualifications:
• Undergraduate degree. MBA or graduate degree will be considered a plus.
• 10+ years experience in/with world class production facilities, preferably within consumer products environments.
• Strong manufacturing experience including experience with packaging operations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Leadership and experience managing direct reports.
• Advanced practitioner of continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, Lean and Kaizen.
• Experience in a manufacturing union environment is an asset.
Traits and characteristics:
• Significant intellectual horsepower and strong written and oral communications skills are also required.
• Energy, charisma and the ability to engage with the team.
• Able to manage autonomously without a lot of intervention.
• Presence, courage, self confidence and the ability to express his/her point of view and to make effective persuasive presentations to senior level management and will have the ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels within the Company.
• He/she will have the skills to manage change while honoring and respecting the legacy of our Client’s culture.
• The successful candidate will have excellent problem solving and analytical decision-making skills and will have the ability to form good judgments in critical situations.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and driven to excellence
• Influence others and deliver the vision with a compelling call to action
• Motivator capable of mentoring a team of professionals toward career enhancement.
• Ability to set and measure goals and performance
• Plunges into difficult tasks with enthusiasm, follow-through, and excitement
• Highest level of honesty and integrity
• Results oriented, holds people accountable and willing to address those who do not deliver results
• Strong listening and collaborative skills
• P&L approach to their responsibilities |
