Operations Manager

Our prestigious client, a leading chemical provider of cleaning, sanitizing, and water treatment products and services have an immediate opening for a Director of Operations. The successful candidate will be experienced in discrete manufacturing and have strong leadership abilities, be a hands-on manager, and possess a strong work ethic.

This position will oversee logistics, purchasing, customer service, safety and regulatory compliance areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to the management of direct reports our candidate must be able to: Improve our production planning process to ensure the most efficient solutions to fulfilling customer requirements. Knowledge of batch optimization, labor variances, overhead variances, and activity based costing is mandatory. Knowledge of current trends in manufacturing equipment.

Show familiarity with designing processes. Working knowledge and experience in process improvement, and identifiable experience with lean manufacturing. Manage entire order fulfillment process. Determine and maintain optimal inventory turns for raw materials and finished products. Effectively communicate production capabilities and scheduling to the organization ensuring that shipping, customer service, and the sales team are properly informed of status.

Apply working knowledge of chemistry and experience with both liquid and dry product production. Ensure all subordinates are properly trained.

Qualifications

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to read, write and speak the English language.

Microsoft Dynamics software experience is highly desired. Possess a high level of skill with Microsoft Office. Possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to effectively train and communicate with and manage direct reports. Ability to prioritize work to meet time sensitive deadlines in a very dynamic environment.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to represent Shepard Bros. in a professional manner. Three years’ of hands-on experience in production and planning.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent, and a minimum of Five years’ of related work experience. Knowledge of chemicals is preferred. We offer growth opportunities, competitive salary, 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, life, and disability.