Director of Operations

**Job Description: Director of Operations**

**Primary Purpose:**
We are seeking an experienced operational leader to join our team. The ideal candidate will develop and implement operational structures KPIs and SOPs in an assemblybased manufacturing environment. The Director of Operations will be part of the executive leadership team strategizing and developing plans to enhance productivity and operational effectiveness.

**Key Responsibilities:**
Implement processes and structures to meet productivity quality and delivery goals.
Create a change environment while protecting organizational culture.
Establish a robust scheduling system and develop mitigation strategies when KPIs are off track.
Ensure a commitment to safety housekeeping and customer experience.
Set strategic goals for optimizing quality cost and delivery.
Collaborate with project managers to track and report financial and operational KPIs.

**Major Duties:**
Oversee managers supervisors and production staff.
Develop and monitor department and crossfunctional metrics and goals.
Ensure accuracy of labor and material reporting.
Work closely with other department directors.
Oversee Scheduling Purchasing Production Shipping & Receiving and Facilities Management.
Liaise with department heads for operational compliance.
Evaluate and improve systems and processes.
Ensure safety and quality measures are upheld.
Identify and build staffing concepts and actionable plans.
Reduce costs in production and manufacturing.
Optimize business workflows and seek efficiencies.
Maximize production rates without compromising quality.

**Supervisory Responsibilities:**
Manage Scheduling Purchasing Production Shipping & Receiving and Facilities Management.

**Minimum Requirements:**
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
510 years’ experience in Operations Management.

**Preferred Qualifications:**
Experience in an assemblybased manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with scheduling and capacity planning systems.
Knowledge of automation and manufacturing processes.

**Skills/Qualifications:**
Strong understanding of operational processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications (SharePoint Excel Teams etc.).
Ability to work independently and in a team.
Selfmotivated with a flexible attitude.
Strong computer and mathematical skills.
Exceptional communication skills.
Commitment to accuracy accountability and teamwork.
Positive and supportive attitude.

**Physical Requirements:**
Regularly lift/move up to 25 lbs; occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs.
Use close vision distance vision depth perception and color determination.
Regularly sit stand walk talk and hear; occasionally bend twist climb kneel and balance.
Occasional exposure to production environments.
Comply with safety and PPE requirements.

**Work Environment:**
Occasionally work in outside weather conditions and near moving mechanical parts.
Occasionally exposed to wet/humid conditions fumes airborne particles toxic chemicals risk of electrical shock and vibration.
Noise level usually quiet to moderate.

**Travel Requirements:**
Approximately 10% travel within a 400mile radius of Milwaukee with occasional overnight travel.

This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on our organization’s growth and success.