Director Of Operations - Dover Foods*

OBJECTIVES: PROVIDE DAY–TO–DAY, HANDS-ON, DIRECTION AND LEADERSHIP FOR THE PRODUCTION, WAREHOUSE, SALES AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENTS, ENSURING HIGH PERFORMANCE AND MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY.  ENTHUSIASTICALLY EMBRACES AND SUPPORTS ORGANIZATION’S MISSION OF PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO THOSE WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT

CORE COMPETENCIES:    

• Commitment to employing individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment
• Commitment to employee development
• Excellent communicator
• Lead in development and execution of strategic objectives

• Implement and oversee multiple projects
• Demonstrate good judgment, ability to delegate, and show follow-through skills
• Organize responsibilities and set priorities
• Show knowledge and concern for cost-saving and resource utilization
• Ability to make decisions and draw conclusions from analysis of production performance data to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Evaluate equipment processes and procedures to ensure optimal performance
• Meet or exceed customer delivery expectations in accordance to company objectives and planned profit objectives
• Cultivate a positive and innovative work environment
• Drive safety initiatives and awareness
• Motivate managers/supervisors to achieve high standards of quality, efficiency, and morale

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Promote operational excellence
• Develop, implement, and assure adherence to goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for all departments under this title’s supervision
• Communicate effectively and clearly, orally, electronically, and in writing
• Provide technical assistance, as needed, to develop and implement process improvements
• Plan and recommend the organizations’ operating budget
• Monitor expenditures, assets, and departmental inventory
• Review and support capital improvement projects in areas of justification, design, specs, capacity, process, and purchasing
• Identify areas to improve quality, efficiency, processes, material storage, and use, waste minimization, and personnel
• Advise and gather/provide data from area supervisor(s), in regard to their specific production area or concentration, of current requirements, schedules, and conditions concerning any production-related issues, including those not specifically listed under this title’s supervision
• Understand and ensure compliance with GMP’s, HACCP, OSHA, USDA, DOT, and ISO
• Communicate and coordinate with manufacturing and sales to ensure both departments are working together effectively and efficiently in order to meet customer demands.
• Provide guidance and support to direct reports
• Establish manufacturing KPIs/performance data and report directly to the CEO
• Communicate with the CEO concerning any issues regarding personnel, sales, and manufacturing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. In Business, Production Management, Engineering, or a related area
• Minimum of 5 years of production management experience; food packaging preferred
• Knowledge of quality, safety, maintenance and warehouse operations
• Experience in providing direct hands-on supervision and effectively scheduling employees

This job description outlines the essential requirements for job fulfillment, however, it is not intended to be all-inclusive.  The employee may be called upon to perform other duties and may need to be flexible concerning hours available to work.