Director of Operations

About Allied Plastics

Seventy-five years of manufacturing expertise drives new product development and informs continuous process improvement. Addressing current trends and anticipating future needs, we take pride in introducing new feature-rich designs for STEM, classroom, administration, seating, storage and more.

• The Director of Operations is responsible for leading all manufacturing, production support, and operational functions within our mid-size table and cabinet manufacturing facilities. This role oversees daily operations, drives continuous improvement, ensures on-time delivery, and supports strategic growth initiatives. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on operational leader with deep experience in laminated wood products manufacturing, including woodshop operations, gluing operations, edge banding, and assembly processes, and has a proven ability to optimize production performance in a fast‑paced environment.
• Reports to:
  
  CEO with close collaboration with Finance
• Direct Reports:
  Approximately 10 salaried employees with oversight to all hourly employees working under salaried reports – Production Supervisors, Maintenance Supervisor, Warehouse/Shipping Manager, Production Control, Engineering
• Work Hours:
  
  M-F 7:00AM–4:30PM with some Saturday hours as needed. Summer busy season with vacation blackout periods.

• Oversee day-to-day operations providing high level direction and oversight across manufacturing, maintenance, warehouse/shipping, engineering, and production control.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to meet production schedules, quality standards, safety requirements, and cost targets.
• Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports to build a high‑performing, accountable operations team.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Monitor and adjust manpower needs in all operational departments, including responsibility for hiring, terminations, workforce planning, and approval of annual performance reviews as well as oversight to temporary/seasonal labor hiring.

• Oversight of lamination processes, woodshop activities, edge banding, finishing, and assembly processes to ensure consistent quality and efficiency and execution of the production schedule to ensure on time shipment.
• Oversight of warehouse and shipping departments to ensure efficient handling of goods, and promotion of best practices for inventory management, including cycle and year end counting, inventory accuracy, and material flow optimization.
• Maintain and improve upon company wide lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase throughput.
• Review and final acceptance of the production schedule as outlined by the production control department. Collaboration with production control to set and monitor schedule, material availability, and lead times based on capacity planning for machines and labor.
• Utilize the Net Suite ERP system to manage work orders, inventory, BOMs, routings, and performance tracking. Implementation of shop floor tracking system – barcoding and tablets.
• Uphold quality standards for all manufactured and resale products. Direct quality and corrective actions to drive defect reduction and product reliability.
• Develop, track, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, safety, quality, output, and cost.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering on new product introductions, design-for-manufacturability, and process improvements.
• Manage the company’s document control system including oversight of the development, implementation, and maintenance of Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Familiarity with vendor management, sourcing, and supply chain including overseas suppliers.
• Provide regular updates to Customer Service regarding order status, potential delays, and production schedules. Partner with Customer Service and Sales to address production-related issues, expedite orders when necessary, and maintain high customer satisfaction.

• Provide high level direction and…