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Director o Operations

Ref: 614099

NC, Hickory

$180,000

  • Permanent
  • Lean Manufacturing Expert
  • ERP System Specialist
  • Strategic Operations Leadership

About the candidate

The candidate is a seasoned Operations Director with over 15 years of experience in managing multi-site operations, particularly within the manufacturing and logistics sectors. Demonstrating strong capabilities in Lean Transformation, strategic planning, and full-cycle ERP implementations, they have a robust track record of improving operational efficiencies and driving substantial cost savings. They possess a strong background in P&L management, overseeing multi-million dollar budgets, and have been instrumental in leading teams through complex change management processes across multiple geographies, including the U.S., Italy, and France.

What makes them great?

  • Metric Improvements: Achieved noteworthy improvements including a reduction in monthly inventory adjustments by 70%, and enhancing On-Time Delivery from 80% to 97%.
  • Cost Reductions: Successfully reduced inventory value by 25%, from $4M to $3M, through strategic inventory management and vendor negotiations.
  • Capacity Expansion: Initiated value stream mapping events that doubled the capacity at the Hickory location without adding additional resources.

Areas of expertise

  • Operational Strategy & Leadership: Proficient in steering complex multi-site operations with a sharp focus on P&L management, strategic planning, and scalability which allows for proficient handling of financial and operational metrics.
  • Process Improvements: Expert in deploying methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to drive operational excellence. Proven success in implementing value stream mapping to enhance productivity without increasing resources.
  • Systems & Change Management: Adept in implementing major ERP systems (such as SAP and Genius ERP) and integrating organizational processes with technology to streamline operations and data accuracy.