Director of Operations

Taylor Corporation; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans and dental coverage

Vision and wellness programs

Life and disability coverage

401(k) plan with company match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Taylor Corporation is seeking a Director of Operations at its Charlotte, North Carolina facility to direct production, quality assurance and admin segments, ensuring profit growth and market penetration. The role supports sales and maintains a productive environment while upholding FISMA compliance and federal background checks.

The position requires leadership across manufacturing, maintenance programs, vendor contracts and procurement, with a focus on data-driven decisions, safety and

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with strategic planning and execution of business plans.
• Excellent leadership, change management and project management skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10–20%.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment per OSHA and standards.
• Develop, train and motivate staff to meet growth objectives.
• Lead Production Managers and Shift Supervisors across multiple shifts.
• Drive quality and service improvements and cost containment.
• Manage financial goals and budget adherence.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Problem solving

Team development

Travel willingness

Education

BS in Business/Engineering/Printing Management

Job description

Your Leadership. Our Power. Unlimited Potential. Venture Solutions, a Taylor Company, has big plans for the future and we need talented leaders to get us there. We power the world’s leading brands - and our employees’ careers - by unlocking potential everywhere we see it. If you love to lead, are open to new ideas and inspire the best in others, we should talk. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for professionals like you. Ready to reach your potential? It’s time to look at Venture Solutions!

Your Opportunity

Venture Solutions is seeking a Director of Operations for our Charlottee, North Carolina location. This role will direct and control the production, quality assurance, and administrative segments of the plant's operations. This position is responsible for assuring attainment of profit, growth and market penetration objectives according to plan, as well as providing support to the sales team to achieve service level agreements, interacting with sales personnel and clients, and actively engaging in positive management leadership to build and maintain a positive and productive work environment for all personnel in the facility. This location adheres to the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). All employees must undergo a federal background check, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Your Responsibilities

• Responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and company standards for all employees.
• Selects, develops, trains and motivates staff to ensure attainment of short- and long-term growth objectives.
• Leads the Production Managers and Shift Supervisors in the operation of a multiple shift manufacturing facility, including development of a highly responsive production team.
• Leads the plant team on quality & service improvement and continuous improvement in all aspects of the business.
• Leads the operation to ensure all financial goals and objectives are met or exceeded.
• Data driven Problem Solving within a team environment.
• Develops and improves measurement and control systems to ensure highly effective performance in the areas of productivity, quality and cost containment.
• Develops business plans and budgets to contribute to the overall growth and profitability of the Company.
• Negotiates vendor contracts and holds current vendors to contractual obligations.
• Oversees the effective management of purchasing, inventory control, warehousing, planning/scheduling and delivery.
• Keeps Sr. Leadership apprised of progress toward objectives through monthly progress reports and financial reporting.
• Identifies areas requiring improvements and ensures the appropriate production or administrative functional areas implement necessary actions.
• Leads the development of preventive maintenance programs for the physical facility and plant equipment.
• Supports the implementation of automated systems throughout the plant.
• Remains informed of competitive activities, trends in the market, as well as maintains a sound relationship with customers.

You Must Have

• BS in Business, Engineering, Printing Management or equivalent combination of education and experience (Printing and Lettershop experience preferred)
• 8+ years broad management experience in a print manufacturing plant
• Experience with structure goal planning development and execution structure
• Previous P&L experience, budgeting and metrics-based management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of key financial terms such as CTO, NIBT, EBITDA, Operating Income, Revenue, Fixed and Variable Costs, etc.
• Strategic planning and strategic thinking skills, with demonstrated skills at writing implementable business plans
• Excellent communication, change management and project management skills
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage and motivate employees
• Ability to find innovative approaches to solving problems and accomplishing goals and be results-oriented
• Ability to travel up to 10-20%
• This location adheres to the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA); all employees must undergo a federal background check, which requires U.S. citizenship

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $155,000-$180,000. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation’s total compensation and benefits package for employees.

About Taylor Corporation

One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world’s most recognizable brands. With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future - and your career. Join more than a company - become part of a family. Imagine a company whose core purpose is to create opportunity and security for its employees. That’s us, that’s Taylor. If you’re ready for something bigger - more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth - we should talk. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for people like you.