Job Details

Position: Director of Operations – Plant Manufacturing

Location: Arkansas – Relocation Packages Available

Salary: $150-$175K + Bonus and other incentives

We are partnering with a leading manufacturing organization to fill a key leadership role in their plant operations, focusing on manufacturing and production. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operations professional to oversee major functional areas and drive impactful results in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Why Join This Team:

• Lead transformative projects in a forward-thinking organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Be part of a culture that values innovation and operational excellence.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead operational functions, including production and packaging, to achieve departmental objectives and align with business strategy.
• Oversee the management of plant employees, including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance evaluation, and ongoing feedback.
• Ensure daily production meets quality standards and schedules, proactively addressing staffing or operational adjustments as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize scheduling, inventory management, and resolve production conflicts to minimize cost and maximize efficiency.
• Manage safety, quality, design, and performance of packaging lines while ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
• Monitor and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive improvements in performance metrics, safety, quality, service, efficiency, waste, cost, and savings.
• Provide strategic input on planning and budgeting, ensuring data-driven decision-making and alignment with business goals.
• Support and lead capital investment projects, from identification to implementation and evaluation.
• Collaborate on equipment and system designs to drive progressive improvements while minimizing risk.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local occupational health and food safety regulations, as well as company safety standards.
• Foster effective communication with Plant Manager and other departmental leaders to address performance, progress, concerns, and financial variances.
• Partner with Quality teams to uphold compliance with Quality Systems, GMP rules, and audit expectations.
• Integrate organizational changes and new processes, promoting a culture of operational excellence.
• Conduct environmental analysis to understand and share insights with plant management.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience with high-volume environments and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Sound financial acumen and experience in P&L management.
• Experience with automated assembly systems.
• Strong organizational, leadership, time management, and communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and planning abilities.
• Highly effective negotiator and communicator with demonstrated lean manufacturing capabilities.
• Expertise in scheduling and project management within a manufacturing environment.