Director of Operations

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Job description

Position: Director of Operations
Location: Bell County/Waco, Texas
Hiring Contact: Jacob Parish
Compensation: Below

Job Overview:

Thank you for taking the time to consider this position! We are currently seeking a Director of Operations to lead and optimize our industrial machinery manufacturing operations across three locations, focusing on performance metrics, productivity improvements, and the development of a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of management experience in a performance-based system and a track record of driving continuous process improvements. This is a leadership role responsible for assessing current processes, developing a future-state vision, and executing the plans necessary to achieve superior operational targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performance Metrics & Oversight: Establish and maintain measurable performance metrics for safety, quality, delivery, and cost across all manufacturing activities.

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  Process Improvement & Optimization: Ensure that performance improvement and recovery plans are developed, issued, tracked, and reported as needed to enhance manufacturing operations.

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  Culture Development: Cultivate and maintain a high-performance culture within the organization, resulting in continuous success in meeting functional KPIs and improving customer service levels.

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  Inventory & Material Flow Management: Manage material flow to ensure that inventory levels are optimized and maintained efficiently.

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  Kaizen & Savings Initiatives: Lead and manage Kaizen initiatives to align with profit plans and overall business objectives.

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  Ethical Standards: Set and uphold the highest ethical standards for yourself and your team.

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  Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned to support the overall operations.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or Engineering required; MBA is a plus.

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  Experience: 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong emphasis on performance and behavioral grading systems.

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  Communication Skills: Strong verbal communication and PC-based communication tools proficiency.

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  Project Management Expertise: Demonstrated strong project management skills.

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  Lean & Six Sigma: Lean Certified or Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $130,000 to $150,000 (negotiable based on experience)

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  Bonus: 20% bonus target based on performance

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  Benefits Package: Full benefits including insurance, 401(k) with match, PTO, and more.

If you are a results-driven Director of Operations with a passion for driving operational excellence, we want to hear from you! Submit your resume and take the next step in your career with us.

For more information, please contact me directly at or .
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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