Operations Director
Company: PDS Tech, Inc.
Location: Covington
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
PDS is currently sourcing for a Director of Operations (Perm
Opportunity) -Position SummaryThe Operations Director is an
experienced leader who oversees day-to-day operations to support
the growth and add to the bottom line of a location. They focus on
strategic planning and goal-setting and direct the operations of
the location in support of its goals. They're responsible for
addressing and preventing issues, meeting target goals, and
controlling operational costs. -
ResponsibilitiesWork is typically
performed under minimal daily supervision, receiving guidance from
manager/supervisor about the work that needs to be completed. Able
to exercise high level of discretion and latitude in completing
tasks. -
- Oversees strategic planning and execution to enhance
profitability, productivity, and efficiency throughout the
location's operations.
- Manages a location's manufacturing -and/or distribution
-operations. In addition, oversee and understand critical success
factors and core competencies.
- Supports continuous improvement in production through operating
procedures, implementation of best practices and related training
through ongoing dialogue with operations personnel. Development and
utilization of proper metrics for measuring performance in the
areas of quality, safety, cost management, capacity management, and
operational efficiency.
- Works with business leadership to incorporate new technology
and processes into the facility, implement a cost-effective
methodology to ensure successful implementation. Develop innovative
ideas to promote improvement.
- Maintains profit margins, according to established objectives,
and develop or maintain internal control systems to ensure
accountability.
- Develops manufacturing -and/or distribution -growth for the
location.
- Ensures the location conducts itself with integrity and is
compliant with all regulations, legal and otherwise, which concern
the operation of the company.
- Interacts regularly with Senior Leadership and individual
department heads to ensure that company's operational priorities
are aligned with total company direction.
- Continually investigate and introduce process improvement
measures and present suggestions to the -VP -for
consideration.
- This -position -manages direct reports and will be responsible
for the performance management and hiring of the employees within
the location.Job Knowledge & Skills The duties and responsibilities
described above are the essential functions of the job. The
qualifications below are representative of the knowledge, skills,
and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- 10-15 years of Operations Management experience, preferably
with manufacturing and/or distribution background
- Direct report management experience is required
- Demonstrated success of operations, project and people
management.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation
skills.
- Highly motivated and energetic, with strong interpersonal
skills and experience in dealing with and influencing internal
stakeholders, customers and senior leaders.
- Ambitious, driven, persistent and confident in own ability to
achieve targets.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and adaptability to be
successful in a fast-paced, results orientated, changing
environment.
- Proven strategic thinker with strong analytical and critical
thinking skills.
- Proven ability to lead, direct and motivate a team to achieve
their potential.
- Ability to initiate as well as support change and implement
initiatives that will contribute to continuous improvement activity
within the department
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple
projects/priorities and deliver tight deadlines.PDS Tech, Inc. is
an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national
origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy,
genetic information, or other legally protected status. Founded in
1977, PDS Tech, Inc. is one of the nation's premier specialty
staffing firms with 31 offices nationwide. We offer a full range of
benefits including:
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Weekly payroll
- Immediate 401(k) eligibility
- Completion Bonuses
- Training
- Please note availability of benefits may vary by position PDS
specializes in Engineering and IT arenas including Aerospace,
Defense, Electronics, Telecommunications, Automotive, and Energy
just to name a few. Our reputation, track record, and years of
continuous growth reflect the commitment to quality that our
employees and clients experience first-hand. To find out more about
PDS, please visit $$$ PDS pays for referrals! $$$
Keywords: PDS Tech, Inc., Memphis , Operations Director, Executive , Covington, Tennessee
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