Summary:
Our award-winning client is seeking a Director of Operations to join their team. The Director of Operations plays a pivotal role in steering the operational strategies across all manufacturing facilities, ensuring seamless coordination and efficiency. This leadership position demands a seasoned professional with a proven track record in executive-level roles, ideally in a rapidly growing environment within the Wine and Spirits or Packaging industry.
Responsibilities:
Production Coordination: Oversee production volumes and responsibilities across all locations, ensuring streamlined operations.
Process Optimization: Launch and monitor processes to uphold high-quality standards while optimizing costs.
Data Management: Control and evaluate data about cost-efficiency, quality consistency, and compliance with standards. Utilize a comprehensive plant data collection system for performance evaluation, production scheduling, cost information, and future transactions.
Service Excellence: Drive service excellence by implementing processes to improve on-time deliveries, ensuring customer satisfaction on requested dates and On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) on confirmed dates.
Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the Quality department to ensure the delivery of top-notch products meeting quality standards.
Compliance Assurance: Assure compliance with company guidelines and legal aspects in all operating departments, collaborating closely with the HR community.
Cultural Development: Foster a culture of goal setting and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across various production and operational areas.
Team Building: Promote staff collaboration, building a high-performing team with the necessary expertise, knowledge, and skills to meet tasks and deliver satisfactory products.
Strategic Collaboration: Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement plans for Capital Expenditures (CAPEX), new processes, and HR adjustments to accommodate growth objectives and adapt to market changes.
Continuous Improvement: Develop and implement a continuous improvement culture, driving productivity improvements and identifying waste and time losses through Lean Manufacturing (CI).
Required Qualifications:
Experience in the Wine and Spirits or Packaging industry or similar.
Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred.
Minimum of 15 years in large- and small-company environments, with at least 5 years in an executive-level position, preferably as a general manager in a rapidly growing manufacturing setting.
Strong background in materials management, procurement, quality, Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental (OHSE), and knowledge of OSHAS standards.
Established relationships with worldwide subcontract manufacturers and familiarity with their capabilities, pricing strategies, and negotiation tactics.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and presentation skills. Solid working knowledge of budgeting, sales, business development, and strategic planning.
Ability to generate respect and trust from both staff and external constituencies. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.