Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary :
The Director of Operations will plan and oversee the daily operations of the organization to ensure goals and objectives are achieved.
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Hire and trains new employees.
- Organize and oversee the schedules and work of assigned staff.
- Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
- Handle discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
- Plan and organizes daily activities related to production and operations.
- Oversee production quotas and schedules, ensuring inventory and shipment targets are met.
- Collaborate with purchasing department to verify, review, maintain, and report on materials and production inventories.
- Facilitate and authorize repairs or maintenance for production tools and equipment.
- Identify and recommend cost controls and other improvements to production process.
- Measure productivity by analyzing performance data, financial data, and activity reports.
- Coordinate with other support departments such as human resources, finance, and logistics to ensure successful production operations.
- Oversee the shipping and receiving functions.
- Determine labor needs to meet production goals.
- Assist with budget preparation for operations unit.
- Coordinate with marketing and sales departments to determine pricing, timing, and number of sales promotions, and products to be sold.
- Assist with, or prepare and update, organizations operations manual and policies.
- Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in operations management.
- Identify training needs and ensures proper training is developed and provided.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Required Skills / Abilities :
Bachelors degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or related field required; M.B.A. preferred.Certification through the Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) preferred.Five years of related experience required.Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.Extensive knowledge of operations and production management.Ability to interpret financial data as needed to set production goals.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.