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Director of Operations

@ Versa Pak
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Celina, Ohio, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Strategic planning, Lead operations, Improve supply chain
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's in Business or Engineering; 15+ years operations management; plastics industry experience preferred; strong analytics, leadership, and cross-functional project management.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Data analysis tools, ERP systems
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Job Description
 
General Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Initiatives:
    • Implement changes to enhance efficiency.
    • Serve on the leadership team to contribute to strategic planning and organizational growth.
    • Work with leadership to ensure decisions align with the organization’s culture and philosophy.
  • Leadership Management Accountability (LMA):
    • Celebrate and develop key individuals within the organization.
    • Oversee customer service and provide guidance to establish positive and collaborative relationships.
    • Directs and implement systems management, including quality and safety.
    • Oversees critical manufacturing projects and continuous improvement engineer.
    • Oversees IT management.
    • Oversees Accounting.
    • Ensure the department and operations are appropriately staffed and organizationally aligned to meet food safety objectives.
    • Ensures the integrity and continued operation of the food safety system in the event of organizational or personnel changes.
  • Risk Identification and Analytics:
    • Identify strategic risks and conduct data analysis to support decision-making.
    • Utilize methodologies to improve processes and establish lean, organized, and clean environments.
  • Operational Management of KPIs:
    • Use data analytics tools to monitor KPIs and make data-driven decisions.
    • Generate reports and present findings to the management team.
    • Establish and maintain key performance indicators to track operational success.
  • Product Development and Innovation:
    • Collaborate with R&D teams to develop new materials, products, or processes.
    • Recommend innovations to enhance product quality and sustainability.
  • Supply Chain Optimization:
    • Optimize the supply chain to minimize lead times and reduce costs.
    • Oversee the Purchasing and Production support.
    • Establish strong relationships with suppliers and logistics partners.
  • Environmental Sustainability:
    • Implement eco-friendly practices and materials to meet sustainability goals.
    • Monitor and report on sustainability metrics and compliance.
  • Regulatory Compliance:
    • Stay updated with industry regulations and ensure adherence to safety and environmental standards.
 
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
  • Proven experience in operations management, preferably within the plastics industry.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and relevant software tools.
  • Knowledge of market research methodologies and sustainability principles.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage projects effectively.
  • Excellent negotiation, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
  • Flexibility to work outside of standard hours when needed.
  • Key attributes: leadership qualities, 15+ years’ experience, P&L responsibility, organized, personable, problem solver.
 
In the event that the Director of Operations is not present, the Plant Manager will take his or her place.