Director Of Operations (Site Director)

SUMMARY

Plan, organize, and direct the Plant Management team in all phases of Plant Operations to ensure the facility operates in a highly efficient manner in which utilization rates are constantly being monitored and maintained at as high of a level as possible (100% being the goal). Ensure that the plant products manufactured conform to the company’s defined product quality standards, as well as Federal, State, and local standards of product identity, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Follow up on production-related issues. Assign follow-ups.
• Attend/lead our daily staff meeting.
• Provide Employee Feedback via performance evaluations provided by the company.
• Mentor direct reports and train them for higher-level positions.
• Work with the Management team to best structure the operation to maximize efficiencies.
• Work with the production planner and purchasing to ensure supplies, schedules, and raw materials are available to run the plant efficiently.
• Manage Capital Projects along with other staff members.
• Perform cost studies.
• Work with the Management team to plan down-day preventative maintenance, master sanitation cleaning, and teardown activities.
• Participate in audits.
• Have weekly staff meetings to review current events and ensure items are followed up on.
• Monitors and reports Plant KPIs and KPM’s.
• Responsible for implementing improvement teams to increase efficiency.
• Work with the team to drive cost improvements.
• Responsible for ensuring plant readiness for inspections. These inspections include but are not limited to, USDA, vendors, SQF, internal and external.
• Be proactive in identifying Plant needs and promote the team approach to fulfilling these needs.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with other plant management, peers, customers, and vendors.
• Possess a high degree of initiative and flexibility as well as a hands-on approach to managing operations.
• Responsible for quarterly communication meetings. Communicates and drives the company vision and strategic goals.
• Responsible for managing in a servant leadership way that empowers employees to take ownership of their respective positions.
• Participate in developing and maintaining plant safety awareness.
• Develop cost-saving and ROI studies.
• Support sales by participating in meetings.
• Responsible for Plant expense budget.
• Work with department heads to ensure non-conforming products are dispositioned and consumed in a timely manner.
• Support the company’s operational priorities by looking for ways to improve Quality, Safety, and Waste Reduction/Productivity.
• Carry a cell phone 24/7 to support the plant during off hours.
• Conduct training and lead meetings.
• Be active and visible.
• Always represent the company by professionally conducting yourself and business operations.
• Maintain a sense of urgency among your crew during normal operations and during breakdowns/down days.
• Problem solving skills.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The successful candidate must be able to understand all policies, procedures, instructions, rules,, and regulations (including all safety training and safety information) associated with this position which are written in English. In addition, the successful candidate must be able to appropriately respond to these and, where needed, provide reports, presentations, information or communications in English.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Operations/Engineering/Business (preferred) or 5-10 years of production & operations management
• Microsoft Dynamics AX preferred
• Proven history as a leader
• Microsoft Office
• Continuous Improvement Experience
• Lean/World class management experience
• Must be able to multi-task and work under pressure.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of associates and teams
• Ability to read, analyze, and technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Hacienda Heights, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person