Director of Manufacturing Operations - Albany, United States - Experienced Recruiting Partners

    Experienced Recruiting Partners
    Experienced Recruiting Partners Albany, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description
    Location: Malta, NY

    Onsite: 5 days a week

    Overview:

    The Director of Manufacturing Operations is an exciting and pivotal role will work collaboratively to provide the manufacturing and operations vision, direction and expertise for the company.
    • This includes leading the overall manufacturing operations, supply chain, and process quality functions.
    • Through relentless innovation and by doing business in alignment with our core values, the client has grown to become a leading supplier of a niche industrial segment
    Responsibilities:

    Manufacturing Leadership, Supply Chain & Procurement, Process and Vendor Quality
    • Lead, manage and hold the operations team accountable for achieving agree-upon commitments.
    • Act as the operations culture champion cascading organization's core values and strong operational qualities (safety, TPS, continuous improvement, etc)
    • Provide the manufacturing vision, expertise, and direction for the company
    • Drive and implement Toyota Production System initiatives throughout operations
    • Identify, recommend, and lead assembly process improvements
    • Oversees and manages the supply chain and procurement function
    • Guide and continuously improve our procurement processes
    • Strengthens and builds upon key vendor relationships
    • Collaborate with sales to strategically forecast inventory needs and develop long-term supply chain strategies
    • Oversee the manufacturing process quality and vendor quality function
    • Guide and continuously improve our quality system and processes to ensure consistent and high manufacturing and vendor quality
    • Lead ISO compliance, recertification, and initiatives
    Requirements:
    • 5+ years experience as a Director of Operations (or similar) in a manufacturing environment
    • Experience leading operations in a manufacturing company through high growth
    • Experience as a lead decision maker in the implementation of manufacturing processes
    • Toyota Production Systems / Lean manufacturing experience
    • Strong analytical, innovative, and critical thinking skills
    • Desire to be a part of a hardworking, collaborative, fun and values-driven team
    • Proven track record of clear communications with senior leadership and across cross-functional teams
    • Data-driven methodology for decision making using KPIs and metrics
    • Ability to effectively lead and motivate teams across a variety of functional roles
    Benefits:
    • Annual profit-sharing program
    • 401(k) and company match
    • 100% Employer Paid Medical (Single Coverage); 50% Employer Paid (Family Coverage)
    • Dental, Vision & life insurance
    • HSA and HRA account options with Health insurance plan
    • Unlimited PTO
    • Group-Term Life insurance
    • Relocation package potential