Director of Operations Process- Distribution Industry

AFC Industries; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A supply chain management firm is seeking a Director of Operations Process and Standards to develop and monitor business processes. This role involves optimizing inventory systems and leading operations personnel in adherence to best practices. Candidates should have extensive operations management experience and knowledge of methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma. The position is based in the United States, Texas, with remote options available and involves travel to various locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of operations management experience.
• Experience with multi-site distribution operations.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor business processes for company operations.
• Ensure operations personnel are trained and best practices are maintained.
• Support optimization activities and corporate operations projects.

Skills

Operations management

Continuous improvement methodologies

Inventory management

Education

Minimum of five years of operations management experience

Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma

Familiarity with inventory systems

Job description

AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products.

We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.

We are A Company Culture Devoted to Innovation & Improvemen

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AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don’t have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply “reports up.” Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organizatio

n.Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management styl

Brief Description

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The Director of Operations Process and Standards will develop, implement, and monitor the business processes that support the company operations. In addition, the Director will be responsible for ensuring operations personnel are trained, changes are communicated, and best practices are incorpora

Job Responsibilities

• ties:Work very closely with Warehouse Managers and Program/Operations personnel at each location to ensure best practices are fully implemented and mainta
• ined.Develop, implement, and monitor operating standards that are applicable across all divisions, companies, and facili
• ties.Support optimization activities for Vendor Managed Inventory programs and Distribution/Service Center order fulfill
• ment.Support significant corporate operations projects such as capital equipment selection, program implementations, and expansion or reduction of operating facili
• ties.Work closely with Group management teams to ensure effective inventory utilizes
• cts.Deploy applications and reports to support business proce
• sses.Monitor and control Key Performance Indicators (
• KPI.)Support operational financial anal
• ysis.Other duties as req

Required Education/Credentials

• ials:Minimum of five years of operations management exper
• ienceMinimum of five years of experience with multi-site distribution opera
• tionsKnowledge and experience with continuous improvement methodologies e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, TOC, or Toyota Production Manag
• ementFamiliar with VMI, Kanban, or other inventory systems requiring a triggered replenishment from a warehouse infrastru
• ctureExperience working within an ISO, TS, or equivalent Quality Management S
• ystemExperience with fasteners and fastener quality standards strongly prefe
• rred.Ability to travel

Location

Remote or on-site, with travel. Geographic responsibility will be the West Coast, Nevada, and Arizona. Primary focus will be in Santa Fe Springs, CA and Sherwoo

Salary

range: $100k-$120k, depending on exp