Operations Director

3 weeks ago


Reston, Virginia, United States First Search Inc. Full time

Job Description Summary

The Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing and providing strategic guidance to operations leaders. This position is accountable for all aspects of site operations, including production, maintenance, engineering, and supply chain. Direct reports include production, maintenance, engineering, and supply chain, with matrix reporting for finance, quality, human resources, and environmental health and safety. The Director of Operations is responsible for developing and adhering to the annual production budget, participating in new product development and planning, and attending and participating in various organizational meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Continuously improve employee safety systems, identify issues, and solve them, and drive a zero-injury mindset.
  • Ensure food safety and quality systems are in place and deliver customer expectations.
  • Work with the supply chain team to identify capacity constraints and ensure delivery of customer promises.
  • Implement performance systems, a lean approach to manufacturing, and drive proactive communication throughout the organization.
  • Leverage performance system approaches to lead by example and calibrate teams on performance.
  • Deliver 3-5% cost savings annually through identifying and executing projects to improve OEE, reduce product waste, and reduce unnecessary costs.
  • Create and drive annual business plans on people, safety, quality, service, and costs.
  • Lead plant teams and ensure everyone has clear goals, objectives, and expectations on performance.
  • Monitor daily operation schedules for accuracy and ensure daily operational goals are realized.
  • Provide strategic guidance to the organization through participation in cross-functional meetings and data analysis on sales trends and cost performance.
  • Create a 3-5 year strategic plan for the facility to ensure supply and maintain infrastructure needs.

Requirements:

Education/Certifications:

  • Bachelor's degree required; preference for degrees in engineering and food science.

Experience:

  • Minimum of ten years experience in a production facility; with a minimum of three years as a plant manager.
  • Prefer experience in the food industry.

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