Director of Operations

Description:OtterBase is working with a unique Electronics Manufacturing company in Eufaula, AL to find a Director of Operations to join their team. This is a direct hire opportunity offering competitive salary and exceptional employee benefits
*Relocation Package Available*

**To apply directly, please send your resume to ltopolski@otterbase.com**

Responsibilities/skills:

• Directs and leads the execution of Operations functions and processes which includes but is not limited to the following: footprint assessments, building expansions, alternate materials exploration, manufacturing technology exploration, metrics setting, and the environmental carbon footprint.
• Meets or exceeds financial, cost and quality initiatives while aligning strategically with organizational strategy and culture.
• Responsible for effective planning, coordinating, and directing of manufacturing activities/initiatives including capacity and production planning, facilities management, manufacturing engineering support and scheduling.
• Performs strategic resource allocation and applies effective manufacturing principles, leadership, sourcing and integration, production techniques and technologies for optimal efficiencies and adherence to best practice.
• Partners with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to develop and share best practices across locations and business units.
• Supports the execution and evaluation of environmental sustainability initiatives and processes which includes greenhouse gas/climate change, waste reduction, chemical management, supplier environmental stewardship, water strategies, and sustainable materials, packaging, and products.
• Drives and leads projects which includes but is not limited to warehouse centralization, footprint assessments, facilities expansions, and other special projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or related required, Masters degree recommended
• Demonstrated experience in establishing and operating profitable, leading edge, high quality, and efficient full scope operational functions in manufacturing environment while delivering exceptional quality and customer service throughout the processes.
• Strong knowledge of Product Environmental Compliance (PEC) which includes Conflict minerals, Rohs, WEEE, REACH, SCIP, UKCA and other global PEC directives related responsibilities.