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Director of Operations
Philadelphia, PA
Job Description
Job Description - Director of Operations
A world leader in the waste equipment industry. The company manufactures and services balers, compactors, and provides parts and resources to customers .
We are seeking a Director of Operations to manage all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, quality, continuous improvement, and other production-related activities. The Director of Manufacturing Operations will also ensure that manufacturing deadlines and budgets are met.
Responsibilities:
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, uniform service member status, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This practice extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.
A world leader in the waste equipment industry. The company manufactures and services balers, compactors, and provides parts and resources to customers .
We are seeking a Director of Operations to manage all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, quality, continuous improvement, and other production-related activities. The Director of Manufacturing Operations will also ensure that manufacturing deadlines and budgets are met.
Responsibilities:
- Direct and manage all manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles to optimize processes and eliminate waste.
- Directly manage and motivate all production supervisors and coordinate with them the individual department scheduling, production, Client and maintenance needs.
- Implement and maintain stringent quality control measures to ensure products meet or exceed industry and customer standards.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue growth.
- Oversee warehouse and logistics operations with Sr. Warehouse Manager.
- Work with sales team to understand customer needs and expectations.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, promote a culture of safety through the facility, and work closely with the Corporate Director of Safety.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, sales, customer service and purchasing to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead company operational reporting including DLA's and S&OP scorecards.
- Management of the collective bargaining agreement while fostering strong relationships with union leadership.
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or other related fields.
- 7-10 years of manufacturing management experience, including managing multiple supervisors
- Must have experience working with a union workforce.
- Have strong working knowledge of the union contract and grievance procedures.
- Strong background in welding and metal fabrication.
- Strong proficiency in interpreting blueprints/shop drawings, bills of materials, and all documents related to producing electrical and hydraulic equipment.
- Experience planning production lines
- Strong knowledge or certification in Lean Manufacturing (5s/6s), Six Sigma, Kaizen, or equivalent.
- Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint .
- Medical, Vision and Prescription Insurance).
- Dental Insurance
- 401(K) Plan with Company Match
- Generous PTO/Vacation Pay
- Ten company paid Holidays (eligible at time of hire).
- Company paid Group Life insurance.
- Company paid Short-term Disability
- Company paid Long-term Disability
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, uniform service member status, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This practice extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
7 to 10 years
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