Location: Malta, NY

Onsite: 5 days a week

Overview:

The Director of Manufacturing Operations is an exciting and pivotal role will work collaboratively to provide the manufacturing and operations vision, direction and expertise for the company.

• This includes leading the overall manufacturing operations, supply chain, and process quality functions.
• Through relentless innovation and by doing business in alignment with our core values, the client has grown to become a leading supplier of a niche industrial segment
  

Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Leadership, Supply Chain & Procurement, Process and Vendor Quality

• Lead, manage and hold the operations team accountable for achieving agree-upon commitments.
• Act as the operations culture champion cascading organization’s core values and strong operational qualities (safety, TPS, continuous improvement, etc)
• Provide the manufacturing vision, expertise, and direction for the company
• Drive and implement Toyota Production System initiatives throughout operations
• Identify, recommend, and lead assembly process improvements
• Oversees and manages the supply chain and procurement function
• Guide and continuously improve our procurement processes
• Strengthens and builds upon key vendor relationships
• Collaborate with sales to strategically forecast inventory needs and develop long-term supply chain strategies
• Oversee the manufacturing process quality and vendor quality function
• Guide and continuously improve our quality system and processes to ensure consistent and high manufacturing and vendor quality
• Lead ISO compliance, recertification, and initiatives
  

Requirements:

• 5+ years experience as a Director of Operations (or similar) in a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading operations in a manufacturing company through high growth
• Experience as a lead decision maker in the implementation of manufacturing processes
• Toyota Production Systems / Lean manufacturing experience
• Strong analytical, innovative, and critical thinking skills
• Desire to be a part of a hardworking, collaborative, fun and values-driven team
• Proven track record of clear communications with senior leadership and across cross-functional teams
• Data-driven methodology for decision making using KPIs and metrics
• Ability to effectively lead and motivate teams across a variety of functional roles

Benefits:

• Annual profit-sharing program
• 401(k) and company match
• 100% Employer Paid Medical (Single Coverage); 50% Employer Paid (Family Coverage)
• Dental, Vision & life insurance
• HSA and HRA account options with Health insurance plan
• Unlimited PTO
• Group-Term Life insurance
• Relocation package potential

Posted On: Friday, April 19, 2024