The Director of Operations will review, analyze, and evaluate business procedures. Implement policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations. Ensures work environments are adequate and safe while making sure goals are being met by department heads and company leadership.

Top 3 Responsibilities:

Managing budgets and P&L to ensure profitable operations and continuous improvement in the plant.
Developing your team which includes Plant Manager, Facilities/Maintenance. Continually train and develop the team and hold them accountable to goals.
Driving for results, which include P&L performance, PPOH, Labor percentage, Overtime, Utility utilization/costs, Order fill rates, Safety performance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for managing plant safety, operation, costs and budgeting.
Oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and engineering (maintenance) to ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
Manage and supervise department managers (production managers). This includes hiring and training of direct and indirect reports, providing direction and guidance, coaching and accountability.
Analyze and recommend plans for improvement - assess and recommend equipment improvements, methods and process improvements.
Maintain an on-going action plan for improvement in the plant. Conduct weekly meetings to assign responsibility and due dates for action items.
Provide plant and processing ideas, insights and expertise for the strategic and annual planning process.
Execute daily efforts to reduce plant labor and increase throughput.
Ensure high performance in efficiency, accuracy and quality in all plant departments.
Develop the plant team which includes Production Managers, Shift Managers, and Production Associates
Autonomy to interview, select, hire, develop, train and progressively counsel (if necessary) all direct reports in conjunction with HR, and within operating budget constraints.
Implement standard operating procedures with division and assure they are being followed to create consistency and standardization in all we do.
Achieve budget goals to ensure profitable operations and continuous improvement for all plant departments.
Hold Facilities Manager accountable to preventive maintenance of equipment, and equipment uptime metrics.
Act as a business partner to peers at various levels - Sales, Director of Service, Director of Admin, HR, etc.
Consult with CEO when a decision impacting multiple departments is required.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of practices, theories, and policies involved in business and finance.
Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Superior managerial and diplomacy skills.
Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
Industry laundry experience preferred but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Somersworth, NH 03878 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Somersworth, NH 03878: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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