Operations Director

The Operations Director is responsible for the overall delivery and production of products and services. This role is responsible for Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality functions of the organization.

Develop and implement a manufacturing plan which supports sales forecast and reflects solid understanding of present and future outlook based on identification of key issues and viable strategies. 

Define, establish, and implement programs/action plans to achieve growth while maintaining return on sales, profitability, and return on investment objectives.

Develop and maintain a sound organization plan and delegate responsibilities and authorities, as required, ensuring they are defined and understood.

Constantly monitor current industry thinking and new manufacturing management concepts and recommend implementation of those deemed appropriate for the Company to achieve “Best in Class” status among its peers.

Create systems and controls that will direct manufacturing operations and ensure that everyone is informed of conditions, activities, and trends.

Lead the evaluation of manufacturing processes in the Houston facility and establish those internal processes throughout the Company that represent best practices. Implement automation process and procedures to keep up with the technological evolution occurring.

Plan business objectives in conjunction with the senior management team to develop organizational policies, coordinate functions and operations between divisions and departments, and establish responsibilities and procedures for attaining objectives.

Establish criteria to measure operations and regularly and systematically appraise and evaluate results against approved standards.

Ensure that safety is a focus throughout the organization.

Review activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining, and as needed, revising objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions.

Review existing operations and activities and, where necessary, make appropriate changes. The Operations Director will also assess current personnel and, where necessary, recommend appropriate changes to ensure an effective, innovative organization that promotes professional and management training, development and succession. 

Work with the commercial team to establish strategies to extend market opportunities and, when appropriate, participate in customer development. Establish and maintain client relationships at the executive level.  

Set, communicate and attain non-financial metrics including safety, quality, customer satisfaction and other objectives for all department functions that are consistent with the long-term goals of the company.

Interact with suppliers to keep abreast of new developments in materials and equipment.

In fulfillment of the position’s responsibilities, and in association with the Managing Director, represent the company in dealings with outside parties and industry organizations.

Ensure that all the activities and operations of the manufacturing organization are carried out in compliance with industry standards, local, state, federal, and foreign government laws and regulations.

Supports and partners with the Technical Team for implementation pf automation and IOT.

Responsibilities

Technically-oriented executive with knowledge and experience in the design and installation of manufacturing and supply chain management excellence processes.  

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, an MBA is a plus.

Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in increasingly responsible positions in manufacturing management within the upstream, midstream or downstream sectors.

Must have strong operations management experience and a proven track record of implementing and managing "Smart Manufacturing."

Knowledge of current programs such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, The Shingo Price and others used to achieve operating excellence.

Track record of developing and delivering technical solutions that provide differentiation in the market and offer customer exceptional value-added solutions that reap premium pricing.

Solid understanding of new technology, especially, Smart Manufacturing methods, digital solutions and IOT applied to elastomer and plastic industrial processing.

Proven track record of collaboration and relationship building skills both internally as well as externally.

Ability to effectively influence and work with people at all levels of the organization Must be able to speak their mind and have courage to constructively challenge senior management.

Driven and self-starter who can work on own initiative.

Experience with ERP and MRP systems and understanding of the financial information required to properly measure the effectiveness of a business.