Senior Director, Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Cultivate a high-performance operational culture by establishing a values-driven environment across all manufacturing locations.

• Propel manufacturing excellence by progressing the manufacturing excellence roadmap and ensuring accountability for outcomes.

• Integrate lean methodologies by applying lean systems and root-cause analysis to enhance processes and employee engagement.

• Supervise the introduction of new products by guaranteeing successful piloting and launching of innovative offerings.

• Ensure safety and quality standards by maintaining secure operations, safeguarding company assets, and adhering to quality compliance and Right-First-Time objectives.

• Foster talent and capability development by enhancing leadership and technical skills through focused development and clear priorities.

• Streamline the cost structure by spearheading simplification and cost of goods sold (COGS) reduction initiatives to achieve year-over-year savings.

• Anticipate workforce requirements by analyzing workforce size and skill composition through data-driven planning.

• Encourage inclusive leadership by nurturing respectful and inclusive relationships within teams.

• Enhance work environments by sustaining productive, well-designed spaces that promote employee well-being.

• Direct equipment and Commissioning, Qualification, and Verification (CQV) processes by overseeing new equipment planning and ensuring effective execution.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required, ideally in engineering or business.

• More than 12 years of manufacturing experience in areas such as packaging, process engineering, warehousing, and assembly.

• At least 5 years of experience in people leadership with a proven track record of team development.

• Previous experience in Plant Management is necessary.

• Experience in multi-site leadership is essential.

• Demonstrated expertise in applying lean tools and systems to facilitate sustained continuous improvement.

• Proven success in leading transformational change in operations, culture, and team capabilities.

• Experience in navigating complex operational challenges and achieving measurable performance improvements.

• Background in operating within formal management systems and ensuring compliant execution.

• Cross-functional leadership experience with strong decision-making skills.

• Operational and financial insight with experience managing key performance metrics.

• Solid understanding of supply chain functions, including planning, logistics, quality, materials management, and inventory control.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% within the region as needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting from day one.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Paid holidays.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Life insurance.

• Long-term disability (LTD) insurance.

• Short-term disability (STD) insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Discount programs.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Training opportunities.

• Professional development resources.