Sr Director of Operations at MITER Brands in Venice, FL

Job description

• In this role you will lead the effort towards safe, effective, and efficient utilization of all team members and physical facilities to achieve desired results in accordance with policies, principles, and strategy, leveraging best practices from MITER and industry. Identifies and develops a structure that will support business objectives. Drive continuous improvement at all levels. Participates with management team members in training efforts, succession planning and developmental opportunities of staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to plant management team; establishes priorities and provides resources needed to accomplish on-time and in full delivery of quality products.
• Accountable for plant P&L, inventory levels, distribution, and direct and indirect labor costs
• Monitors plant capacity; coordination and communication with Sales Leadership regarding delivery and production status.
• Facilitate resolution of customer complaints regarding quality and delivery schedules
• Actively participate in company performance management, professional development, and succession planning within the area of responsibility
• Responsible for: developing team members; improving processes; reducing costs; quality monitoring and improvements; new product development and implementation; superior customer service; and on-time delivery
• Reviews production costs and production quality, and modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance the profitable operation of plant
• Reviews activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revises objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions
• Incorporates MITER Quality Pillars into day-to-day activities and behaviors; guides and motivates others to remain committed to the MITER Guiding Principles
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, terminating, disciplining and coaching team members
• Direct supervision of Operations Manager, Production Managers, Quality Manager, Materials Manager, Shipping Manager, and frequent partnership with Sales Manager, Service Manager, Controller, HR Manager and EHS Manager
• In the above-mentioned partnership, create and drive plans that align with MITER’s strategy and vision
• Indirect responsibility for 1,100+ team members

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree – Business, Engineering or Manufacturing Operations (or equivalent job-related experience)
• Minimum of 15 years of leadership in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated results using Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies to drive improved KPIs in safety, quality, productivity, waste reduction, and profitability
• Demonstrated track record of developing people through intentional coaching and mentoring
• Ability to move around a manufacturing environment
• Travel required, as needed

Skills

Required

• Coaching and mentoring

Benefits

• At MITER Brands, we invest in your health, wealth, and wellness. Our comprehensive benefits package supports you and your eligible spouse/dependents while helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.
• We offer competitive pay, a 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Health & Wellness
• Three comprehensive medical plan options
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Teladoc virtual healthcare services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Wellness Clinic
• Financial Protection
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Additional Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program