Director of Operations

UFP Industries - Jeffersonville, IN

Full-time - Senior

Jeffersonville, IN

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Director of Operations is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the performance and profitability of a specific company location. This position involves managing inventory, coordinating production and support services, and ensuring effective operations that align with the company's strategic goals. The Director will also play a crucial role in staff development and operational efficiency, making significant decisions regarding purchasing and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Staffs, develops and coaches the operations, production, and administrative management team, evaluates performance and initiates corrective action as required.
• Evaluates plant's performance to budget and plans corrective actions as necessary.
• Executes an optimal purchasing strategy to maximize margins on the buy side.
• Orders and makes final decisions on all inventory purchases and pricing.
• Develops, negotiates, and manages all managed inventory programs with vendors.
• Manages all consignment programs with customers and offsite inventory locations.
• Ensures that all plant assets are properly managed and safeguarded.
• Develops operating budgets and capital expenditure recommendations.
• Develops and/or approves production objectives, goals, and operating plans.
• Ensures job classifications and compensation levels are relevant to the labor market and cost goals.
• Negotiates contracts approved by the VP responsible.
• Leads the operation's new product development initiatives.
• Ensures finished goods' pricing is optimal for maximum profitability levels.
• Responsible for product costing and burden accuracy.
• Optimizes operations to maximize manufacturing for margin opportunities.
• Approves accounts payables and payroll.
• Develops and/or approves specific operating policies and procedures as required.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and company policies.
• Participates as an active member of the plant Safety Committee and ensures compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Prepares various reports as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of work experience as a plant or operations manager.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Preferred experience and knowledge of UFP's organization, culture, and product lines.
• Experience in the corrugated industry.