The Director of Operations is responsible for directing production, engineering, maintenance, and materials management to meet customer demand. This role is also responsible for the facility and all equipment to position the company for growth. The Director of Operations is a key member of the Management Team and reports to the President.

Director of Operations Responsibilities:

• Takes ownership and initiative in smooth running of all manufacturing operations
• Creates a department strategic plan which complies with and enhances the companywide strategic plan and business plan.
• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates manufacturing procedures and implements policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations efficiency and effectiveness.
• Establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics by which manufacturing e?ciency and e?ectiveness can be evaluated.
• Identi?es opportunities for improvement and creates and oversees execution of improvement plans.
• Provides e?ective team and project management, including setting project priorities, overseeing project resourcing and completion timelines, monitoring project costs, and ensuring  corporate goals and initiatives are being met.
• Maintains strong interdepartmental relationships to support the timely delivery of products and services to our customers.
• Ensures work environments are well organized, efficient and safe.
• Forecasts and manages departmental budgets.
• Monitors manufacturing costs and addresses issues to achieve ?nancial objectives.
• Communicates and develops training plans for new directives, policies, or procedures while maintaining positive morale.
• Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, the industry, and the community.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science or higher in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• 15-20 years experience in chemical synthesis plant operations, including 5-10 years at a management level
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams to accomplish objectives
• Committed to holding team members accountable while creating and keeping engaged employees
• Experience overseeing taking products from concept to commercialization
• Project management and leadership experience
• Experienced effectively deploying Lean strategies and maintain ISO:9001 certification

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test