Director of Operations

Director of Operations SummaryThe Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing and managing operations. This includes daily operations, profitability, processes, systems and policies while participating in long-term planning. As a key leadership position, it is fast-paced and demanding, combining strategic planning, organizational skills, dependability, professionalism, and day to day management activities

Director of Operations RequirementsDegree in business administration, finance, management or related fieldyears of proven success in a Director of Operations roleyears’ experience in manufacturing environmentknowledge of diverse business functions and principles, including inventory management, finance, and customer servicelevel understanding of business financials, including balance sheet, profit and loss, income statement, cash flow statementability to delegate responsibilities while maintaining organizational control of operations and customer serviceworking knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics, using business management software (ERP)analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills

Director of Operations Responsibilitiesplanning to create initiatives that further the company’s overall goalsimplement, and monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes to provide visibility into the goals, progress, and obstacles of key initiativeson relationships with department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decision regarding operational activity and strategic goalsstrategies for ensuring the growth of programs company wide and implement process improvements to maximize output and minimize costsand analyzing departmental budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profitsdepartmental KOI’s are met, ensure standardized work procedures are being followed, and ensure solid employee relations are being followedwith senior managers in the development of performance goals and long-term operational plansefficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis and interdepartmental collaborationstrategic goals for operational efficiency and increased productivitywith Director of Project Managers in development of financial and budgetary planscurrent operational process and performance, recommending solutions for improvement where necessaryto improve the organization's financial performance and competitive positioning through continuous improvement of production related processesand motivating employees to perform at their best through positive encouragement and incentive initiativespotential problems and points of friction and working to find solutions in order to maximize efficiency and revenueopportunities to expand or shift course in order to take advantage of changes in the marketand implement growth strategies including research and identification of new growth opportunitiesdevelop, and motivate lower level managers and staffcreate, and improve new processes/policies to enhance efficiency, increase staff productivity and improve customer serviceduties as assigned by supervisor