Senior Director of Operations

Pacific International Executive Search; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 118,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global firm in the building materials sector is seeking a Senior Director of Operations to oversee multi-site operations and strategic initiatives in Concord, NC. The ideal candidate will lead operational strategies, focus on continuous improvement, and collaborate across various departments to drive efficiencies and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive operational experience in a global manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success in leading Six Sigma, Lean, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of operations strategies.
• Develop and implement a capacity plan and manufacturing footprint strategy.
• Create a pipeline of future leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management

MBA or Master’s degree

Job description

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Pacific International has partnered with a global leader in the building materials industry, serving a wide range of sectors. As the company continues to strengthen its market position, they are seeking transformative leaders to support and sustain their ongoing growth and innovation

With this, they have partnered with Pacific International in their search for a Senior Director of Operations to oversee multi-site operations and take ownership of key strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of operations strategies.
• Assure key operating metrics are achieved by focusing on safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost, and creating a culture of continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement through deployment of standard work and productivity; inspire results by finding ways to work better.
• Develop and implement a capacity plan and manufacturing footprint strategy.
• Provide direct leadership and support to plant leaders.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with matrixes organizations including Engineering, Quality, Continuous Improvement, R&D, Sales/Marketing, Finance and HR and other departments in order to coordinate all phases of operations and provide optimum services.
• Define and evaluate capital investment priorities at manufacturing sites.
• Collaborate & drive Design for Manufacturing with Product Design, R&D, Marketing and Innovation teams.
• Initiate and drive productivity projects to support ongoing margin improvement.
• Create a pipeline of future leaders by cultivating an environment where there is challenging work, opportunities for exposure, and regular coaching and feedback

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field. MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive operational experience in a global manufacturing environment.
• Deep understanding of how to balance the focus on continuous improvement with safety, health, and environmental business requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success in leading Six Sigma, Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Ability to balance the strategic and hands-on requirements in manufacturing environments.
• Prior experience with consolidations, mergers, and acquisitions preferred.
• Proven ability to drive value creation throughout a business.
• Demonstrated success in leading improvement projects in a multi-plant manufacturing environment.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.

About Pacific International Executive Search:

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

Diversity Statement:

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production, Manufacturing, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Chemical Manufacturing

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