Director of Operations Planning

Viaflex Solutions - Sioux Falls, SD

Full-time - Senior

Sioux Falls, SD

251-500 employees

About the position

The Director of Operations Planning at Viaflex is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, scheduling, and coordination of production operations to ensure timely delivery of products that meet customer demand. This role involves managing a process-based manufacturing operation, collaborating with various departments to align production plans with business objectives, optimize capacity, and improve lead times. The position is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and driving continuous improvement within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of long-term production plans that align with company goals, considering capacity constraints, customer demand, and sales forecasts.
• Oversee daily and weekly scheduling to optimize production workflows, minimize downtime, and ensure timely delivery of products.
• Manage and monitor plant capacity to meet demand fluctuations and ensure scalability for growth.
• Collaborate closely with the Sales team to ensure demand forecasts are accurate and integrated into production plans.
• Implement strategies and initiatives to reduce lead times and improve operational efficiency.
• Work with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Manufacturing to align materials and resources with production schedules.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production efficiency, lead times, and on-time delivery, reporting performance to the executive team.
• Lead and develop the planning and scheduling team, providing coaching and guidance to drive performance improvements.
• Identify opportunities for improving planning and scheduling processes and implement best practices to enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or operations management.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, capacity management, and sales alignment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and planning software tools.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of operations, business, and financial aspects.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and empower team members to succeed.
• High level of patience and service.
• Ability to identify waste and creatively look for solutions.
• Ability to be flexible and multitask.
• Proficient with computers.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Gym membership