Director of Operations
Listed on 2026-08-03
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Management, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
About Lakeside Poly Manufacturing
Lakeside Poly Manufacturing, LLC, (also known as Ventco by Lakeside) is a US owned and operated manufacturer, located in Wren, GA, and has operated in Wrens for over 25 years. Lakeside Poly is a leader in the manufacture of engineered technical nonwoven products that are designed for precision, reliability, and repeatable performance. Ventco by Lakeside is a leading provider of engineered roofing ventilation solutions.
We manufacture high performance components serving the metal roofing and cladding, residential, and industrial markets, engineered to meet exact specifications and deliver consistent results in demanding applications.
To lead, manage and coordinate the activities of servicing our Customers which includes:
Planning, Receiving, Inventory Control, Production, while managing a Shipping & Manufacturing Engineering team
Job Duties
Be able to develop the strategies & tactics necessary to provide superior quality, cost and delivery to our Customers by managing all facets of the team, equipment and facility to do so in a safe and efficient manner.
- Strengthen, Lead & Manage the team leadership
- Ensure that we have a safe workplace
- Develop Quality product and processes in order to ship Quality to our Customers
- Work closely with Quality Management to develop strategies for continuous improvement
- Develop the team to handle greater and greater responsibilities
- Maintain expenses in order to meet & beat budgets
- Work to lower costs through improvements in the processes
- Manage the Inventory levels to meet targeted Inventory turns goals
- Handle Purchasing Planning duties & Work to improve Purchased costs
- Good technical and analytical skills
- Strong presentation and negotiation skills
- Confidence, tact, and a persuasive manner
- Good organizational and time-management skills
- Good "people skills" for working with a range of colleagues and clients
- An ability to work under pressure
- Computer skills that include Excel, PowerPoint, Word, ERP software
- International and Manufacturing experience a plus
- 5 years of Operational or Materials management experience
- Bachelor's degree and or Advanced degree desirable
- Industrial Engineering background a big plus
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