Director, Operations

Job Posting Start Date 11-01-2024 Job Posting End Date 01-31-2025

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Director of operations. The director of operations will be based in Columbia, SC, reporting to the VP of operations , who is in charge of managing day-to-day operations and core functions of operations to achieve and maintain operational excellence.

What a typical day looks like:

• Guarantee production, delivery in full, on time and in specifications, required by customers, at the most cutthroat cost.
• Define operational financial goals.
• Operational business experience including a successful performance track record managing staff and P&L.
• Establish and communicate Business Unit goals and assignments.
• Define and execute operational programs in line with strategic plans and annual operating goals.
• Meet with Executive Business at least monthly to review and evaluate KOI's.
• Attend quarterly business reviews with key customers.
• Partner with other business to establish strategic plans and goals.
• Direct and control the activities on purchasing business, production control, planning, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, maintenance, manufacturing and logistics.
• Implement appropriate HR strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; an MBA is preferred.
• 10+ years of industry experience, with at least 5+ years in a Director of Production and Operations role.
• Extensive experience overseeing operations across all three shifts.
• Strong background in P&L management, with demonstrated financial acumen.
• Extensive experience in PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly), assembly processes, and automation systems.
• Expertise in managing high- and low-volume production and high- and low-mix product environments.
• Ability to effectively influence senior leadership, executives, and key clients.
• Hands-on experience with NPI (New Product Introduction), guiding new customer programs from concept through successful execution and delivery.
• Strong sales development capabilities and excellent operational and financial management skills.
• Client-focused with the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively to meet technical and operational needs.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401K
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discounts at local retailers

Job Category
Operations

Relocation: Eligible for domestic and international relocation

Is Sponsorship Available?
Yes

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