Director of Manufacturing Operations

1 month ago


Trenton, United States DSJ Global Full time

Director of Operations needed for Paper Production Company

  • Manufacturing Operations Team
  • Greater New York City Area (NJ)
  • $130k - $170k + bonus + benefits

Summary:

A pioneer paper production company is in search of a driven Director of Operations to lead all operations and ensure that KPI's are met in its world-class facility in the Greater New York City Area.

The Director of Operations will oversee all operations accountabilities including safety compliance, quality, productivity, and cost management. This person will also be responsible for developing and executing strategies that maximize productivity, minimize waste, and reduce overall operating costs.

The Director of Operations will have the following responsibilities:

  • Oversee operations accountabilities, including safety compliance, quality, productivity, and cost management.
  • Lead and manage the manufacturing operations team, fostering teamwork and professional development.
  • Develop and manage the annual operations budget, monitoring expenditures and reporting variances.
  • Develop and execute operations strategies that maximize productivity, minimize waste, and reduce operating costs.
  • Ensure alignment with sales and distribution teams to meet customer service commitments.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance KPIs and overall operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with the Purchasing team on optimal use and procurement of waste paper.
  • Manage operations to achieve P&L objectives.
  • Promote environmental stewardship and ensure proper machinery operation and maintenance.
  • Lead capital projects efficiently, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
  • Develop and implement training programs for team members to enhance skills and knowledge.

The ideal Director of Operations candidate will have the following skill set:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in the pulp & paper, packaging or similar industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
  • Demonstrated management experience and exhibited leadership skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with peers and other departments.
  • Self-starter, highly motivated, able to see the larger picture of the business and its growth.
  • Strong understanding of operations, including chemistry, de-inking, and bleaching processes.
  • Proven ability to lead and inspire teams in a cooperative and motivational manner.
  • Practical time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and challenging deadlines.
  • Understand and work with internal customer needs and KPIs; recognize Purchasing KPIs and work with them on residual shipments and contraries.
  • Working knowledge and application of maintenance reliability principles.
  • Strong sense of urgency and ownership.
  • Ability to operate and learn new operations system technologies (e.g., Parcview).
  • Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies is preferred.



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