Senior Director of Operations

Addison Group

Date: 21 hours ago
City: North Richland Hills, Texas
Contract type: Full time
Title: Senior Director of Operations

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Salary: $180,000 - $220,000

The Senior Director of Operations is responsible for strategically executing the operations function, including planning, scheduling, manufacturing, quality, safety, and security across all facility operations.

Responsibilities

  • Participate with senior leadership in developing and formulating long- and short-range plans, policies, programs, budgets, and objectives.
  • Develop scalable operational strategies to support growth, profitability, and innovative goals.
  • Build and mentor high-performing teams across operations, including succession planning and leadership development. Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and performance.
  • Actively manage the Manufacturing, Manufacturing Support Services, Quality Control, Logistics, and Safety functions.
  • Oversee manufacturing and quality processes to ensure compliance with documented procedures and industry standards.
  • Develop and implement manufacturing policies and programs to maintain competitive positioning and profitability.
  • Ensure compliance with operational and safety standards.
  • Direct and monitor department managers to achieve manufacturing and safety goals.
  • Utilize a data-driven approach to manage key operational performance indicators and drive improvement initiatives.
  • Manage overhead costs to maintain a competitive cost base.
  • Strengthen the Continuous Improvement program to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.
  • Oversee Capital Expenditure projects to optimize investments and ensure projected returns.
  • Establish, implement, and maintain production standards.
  • Lead the operational aspects of ERP system upgrades to improve processes and controls.
  • Develop and implement training programs to ensure all operational employees meet competency expectations.
  • Establish a succession plan for key operational roles.
  • Maintain robust Inventory Management practices to optimize working capital and prevent obsolescence, coordinating with Purchasing and Finance teams.
  • Meet internal audit and compliance standards with OSHA and Insurance Companies.
  • Maintain awareness of quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance policies, reporting concerns as necessary.

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
  • Track record of driving operational transformation and cost improvement initiatives.
  • 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment of 220 to 250 employees, in a process-oriented environment.
  • Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) experience.
  • Proven leadership skills in achieving both short-term objectives and long-term goals through team management.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems. NetSuite preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license required. US Citizen.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Quality Management And Assurance

  • Develop quality strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Plans and oversees internal quality review processes.
  • Supports quality control systems with appropriate technology, procedures, and resources.
  • Establishes quality standards and advises senior leadership on quality issues.

Safety And Security

  • Develops and implements health, safety, and security policies and procedures.
  • Ensures compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
  • Leads preventive and contingency planning for workplace safety.

Planning And Organizing

  • Defines objectives, priorities, and strategies for operations.
  • Monitors programs, tracks progress, and optimizes resource allocation.
  • Secures necessary resources to support strategic goals.

Integrity And Communication

  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Develops ethical standards sensitive to diverse global environments.
  • Establishes effective communication strategies to ensure alignment and transparency.

Performance Management

  • Develop performance measures that align with business objectives.
  • Recommend performance management strategies to leadership.
  • Ensures integration of multiple change initiatives for organizational success.

Career Development And Coaching

  • Guides leadership in career development conversations.
  • Establishes structures for career planning and employee growth.
  • Develop goals that align organizational needs with employees' aspirations
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