Director of Operations
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If you are a driven team leader with a track record of excellence, consider a Director of Operations position with Viking Masek! Strong leadership expertise coupled with operations management would make you the perfect candidate for this position.
We have a fun, relaxed workplace culture, solid benefits package, clean workplace environment, and significant opportunity for growth for the right person.
Join the team at a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace and Sheboygan County's Manufacturer of the Year today!
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Description
Focus on proactive planning, goal setting & direction in support of its goals as well as eliminating any productivity barriers. Responsible for “moving the needle”, managing resources, developing & implementing an operational plan & ensuring that effective procedures are carried out properly. Develop & measure progress through metrics & tangible goals.
Formulating & enforcing policies for org. sustainability growth & managing daily operations of mid-level management personnel. The impact of this role is to improve operational efficiency throughout the organization while balancing our strong culture. Create team consensus & unity when setting goals or resolving conflicts.
Coach, train, discipline & communicate company objectives. Implement staffing strategies & develop collaborative relationships across the company. Provide strong leadership skills, great communication skills, organizational abilities & high motivation.
Location
Oostburg, WI - USA
Hours
Mon - Fri
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (can be flexible)
Travel
As needed.
Reports to
Chief Operating Officer
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Job Requirements
- 5-10 years of experience in Operations or General Management.
- Bachelor’s degree in BA or equivalent discipline
- Extensive experience managing people & teams
- Ability to identify weak spots in a process to improve efficiency – & then execute
- Great planning & project management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task & balance critical priorities
- Team player that is a highly disciplined, problem-solver with a strong work ethic
- Make a difference within the company and organization
Expectations:
- Learn, embrace & maintain Core Values: Driven & Passionate, Innovative, Win, Teamwork
- Commitment, Accuracy, Accountability, Communication, Closure
- Positive & Supportive Attitude
- Make a promise & keep a promise. Deliver to your internal & external customers.
- Understand the Company & department processes
- Promote & practice Teamwork
- Always sell the Viking Value Proposition
Standards:
- Professionalism, Optimism, Realism
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversight of managers & members
- Develop & monitor dept. & cross-functional metrics & goals
- Responsible for co. ERP system, completeness, accuracy & effectiveness
- Ensure that policies are adhered to or provide safe & profitable alternative paths
- Work closely with other department (business area) directors
- Develop & oversee PM, Production, Shipping & Receiving, Service & Parts
- Generate & maintain capacity planning methods
- Liaising with department heads to develop plans & ensure company-wide operational compliance
- Evaluate & improve systems & processes to effectively meet project requirements & profitability goals
- Ensuring safety & quality measures
- Identify & build business needs, staffing concepts, actionable plans with SMART goals
- Reduce costs in production & manufacturing
- Optimize business workflows & seek efficiencies on a regular basis
- Maximize production rates without comprising quality
