Director of Operations — Plant Leadership & CI

WWS Acquisitions LLC; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MITER Brands in Clovis, CA is seeking a Director of Operations to lead safe, efficient utilization of facilities and people, with focus on continuous improvement and strong leadership across the plant.

The role oversees P&L, labor costs, and production quality; will drive improvements, coach staff, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to meet aggressive delivery and quality targets. Travel up to 10% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering or Manufacturing Operations (or equivalent job-related experience).
• Lean / Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 15 years of leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated results using Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies to drive improved KPIs in safety, quality, productivity, waste reduction, and profitability.
• Demonstrated track record of developing people through intentional coaching and mentoring.
• Prolonged sitting and terminal use, ability to move around a manufacturing environment - Must have the ability to move around a manufacturing environment.
• Must have the ability to move and lift materials and products weighing up to 50 lbs. as needed
• Full hand dexterity
• Travel required up to 10% of the time

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to plant management team; establishes priorities and provides resources needed to accomplish on-time delivery of quality products
• Accountable for plant P&L, inventory levels, and direct and indirect labor costs
• Monitors plant capacity, coordination and communication with Sales Leadership regarding delivery and production status
• Facilitates resolution of customer complaints regarding quality and delivery schedules - Actively participate in company performance management, professional development, and succession planning within the area of responsibility
• Responsible for: developing team members; improving processes; reducing costs; quality monitoring and improvements; new product development and implementation; superior customer service; and on-time delivery
• Reviews production costs and production quality, and modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance the profitable operation of plant
• Reviews activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revises objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions
• Incorporates MITER Quality Pillars into day-to-day activities and behaviors; guides and motivates others to remain committed to the MITER Guiding Principles
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, terminating, disciplining and coaching team members
• Direct supervision of Production Managers, Quality Manager, Maintenance Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, and frequent partnership with Materials Manager, Sales Manager, Service Manager, Controller, HR and EHS Leadership
• Indirect responsibility for 400+ team members

Skills

Lean / Six Sigma

Leadership

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering or Manufacturing Operations (or equivalent job-related experience)

Job description

MITER Brands in Clovis, CA is seeking a Director of Operations to lead safe, efficient utilization of facilities and people, with focus on continuous improvement and strong leadership across the plant.

The role oversees P&L, labor costs, and production quality; will drive improvements, coach staff, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to meet aggressive delivery and quality targets. Travel up to 10% is required.