Director, Operations and Supply Chain - Measurement & Control Solutions

Ndc Technologies - Dayton, OH

Full-time - Director

Dayton, OH

About the position

The Director of Operations at Nordson Corporation plays a pivotal role in the divisional leadership team, focusing on the overall performance and efficiency of the division's operations. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of production, procurement, quality, and manufacturing engineering, ensuring that the division meets its production targets, quality standards, and cost objectives. The Director will lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. In this role, the Director will be tasked with strategic planning, which includes developing and executing the division's operational strategy in alignment with overall business goals. This involves identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality. The Director will drive innovation and continuous improvement across all operational functions, ensuring that the division remains competitive and responsive to market demands. Operational management is another critical aspect of this role. The Director will oversee all operational functions, establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and identify areas for improvement. Collaboration with other departments will be essential to ensure smooth coordination and alignment of operations. Leadership and team development are also key responsibilities. The Director will provide guidance to the operations team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. This includes developing and mentoring direct reports, providing opportunities for growth, and recruiting top talent to build a strong operations team. Financial management is crucial, as the Director will develop and manage the division's operational budget, ensuring cost-effective operations. Monitoring financial performance and identifying cost-saving opportunities will be part of the role, along with analyzing and reporting on operational costs and variances to management. Compliance and risk management are also vital components of this position. The Director will ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including safety, environmental, and quality. Identifying and mitigating operational risks to ensure business continuity will be a priority, along with developing and implementing contingency plans to address potential disruptions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the division's operational strategy in alignment with overall business goals.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across all operational functions.
• Oversee all aspects of production, procurement, quality, and manufacturing engineering to ensure optimal performance.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth coordination and alignment of operations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the operations team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Develop and mentor direct reports, providing opportunities for growth and development.
• Recruit and retain top talent to build a strong and capable operations team.
• Develop and manage the division's operational budget, ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Monitor financial performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Analyze and report on operational costs and variances to management.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including safety, environmental, and quality.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks to ensure business continuity.
• Develop and implement contingency plans to address potential disruptions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in operations management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success in improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing quality.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic thinker with a focus on results.
• Proficient in Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and other relevant software.