Director of Operations

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  • Employbridge
Job Summary
Location
Albuquerque ,NM 87101
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
20 Jan 2025
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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Director of Operations to provide tactical and strategic leadership across all aspects of our manufacturing and delivery processes. This role is critical to ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and timely operations that drive customer satisfaction, company profitability, and long-term growth. Relocation assistance will be provided if needed


The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to lead transformative change, implement best practices, and achieve operational excellence across key areas, including production, safety, planning, inventory, shipping, receiving, and facilities/maintenance. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by fostering a culture of improvement, innovation, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

As the Director of Operations , you will:

  • Oversee all production activities, including work centers, capital expenditures, direct labor staffing, procurement, inventory management, and workplace safety.
  • Ensure appropriate staffing levels of qualified personnel to meet current and future requirements, while developing strategic and tactical plans for workforce performance improvement.
  • Mentor, train, and develop direct and indirect reports to foster career growth and operational success.
  • Create, implement, and refine deterministic operations-related processes and procedures to optimize efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Plan and execute Annual Operating Plans to achieve manufacturing profit targets, quality standards, and delivery goals.
  • Ensure facilities are structured to meet current and future operational needs by defining building and layout modifications.
  • Justify, propose, and oversee capital equipment expenditures.
  • Manage preventive maintenance programs for equipment and tooling to ensure process and product excellence.
  • Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance processes, improve productivity, and reduce waste.
  • Lead initiatives to improve material management and supply chain practices, reducing costs and improving product quality.
  • Drive ERP system enhancements (e.g., JDE) to improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
  • Champion workplace safety by identifying and implementing preventative measures to reduce risks.
  • Maintain ISO certification by ensuring compliance with policies, managing audits, and providing required employee training.
  • Ensure all production processes deliver high-quality products that meet customer expectations and are shipped on time.
  • Identify and address variances in production costs and timelines, implementing effective corrective actions as needed.
  • Lead change initiatives to modernize processes and improve operational efficiency, quality, and effectiveness.
  • Work collaboratively across functions to align operations with overall business objectives.


Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should have:

  • A Bachelor’s degree (required); advanced degree highly preferred.
  • 4+ years of experience in manufacturing operations management, with demonstrated success in leadership roles.
  • Lean Manufacturing certification (preferred).
  • A strong track record of operational achievements using techniques like Daily Management, Root Cause Counter Measures, and Lean principles.
  • Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to manage change effectively.
  • Functional computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP software (JDE experience preferred).
  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage and align teams.
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