Director of Operations

Russ Hadick & Associates, Inc has exclusively partnered with a Salisbury, MD client to help them search and qualify candidates for their Director of Operations opening. This client has been growing and expanding. Some typical responsibilities:

• Establish operational standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety and complete and on-time delivery of assigned departments
• Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the manufacturing processes by leveraging best practices and Lean principles
• Develop and manage key metrics and KPI’s relevant to the business and operational excellence
• Create a culture of accountability and ownership

• Leads and develops assigned managers and planners
• Coordinates activities of departments such as planning, manufacturing training, and manufacturing engineering to effect operational efficiency and economy
• Analyzes departmental budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made, cost savings can be realized and ensures the efficiency of expenses incurred and compliance with company budgetary procedures
• Confers with administrative personnel (finance, quality, marketing, program management) and reviews activity and operating reports to determine changes in programs or operations required
• Directs and assists with the planning and implementation of continuous improvement processes, including but not limited to 5S and Kaizen
• Ensures responsible departments are in compliance with quality policies (AS9100 and ISO)
• Works closely with sister companies on the synergy and shared product lines programs
• Works as an integral member of the IFS implementation team

• Confers with Human Resources on the current and future manpower needs for each responsible department.

• Partner with the Director of Supply Chain and Director of Quality to create and direct programs to ensure the quality of supplied products
• Provide training and leadership and act as a change agent while representing a positive and enthusiastic role model to ensure high engagement across the team.

• P&L experience
• Experience with direct and indirect reports
• Experience in a in house manufacturing environment
• Experienced user of ERP systems (IFS, SAP, etc.)
• Computer and Microsoft Office literate (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Sound understanding of legal contracts and various financial issues including cash flow and working capital
• Experience developing employees who are in leadership and technical roles
• Technical skills in lean manufacturing techniques, Kaizen, process improvement and production scheduling

• Logistics and Supply Chain
• 4 year degree
• technical degree