Director of Operations

Overview

Blast. One is a business that is growing fast globally and looking for top talent to join our dynamic fast paced family! What makes us great is phenomenal staff who fit our fantastic culture! We believe in paying well and offering great benefits in order to attract the best talent. What we do: Blast. One is a leading global supplier in the Industrial Corrosion Control Industry!

Hiring fantastic people is our key to growth. We hire top talent who shares our values! The Role The Director of Operations is accountable for product execution from order entry through delivery including safety, quality, purchasing, inventory management, assembly, delivery, transportation & logistics, and facilities & equipment.

This role is responsible for leading through a culture of continuous improvement that exceeds customer expectations, while being a steward of the Blast. One business and continually improving operating performance. Points of responsibility include: Executive sponsor of the Blast. One Safety Team. Ensure that we provide a safe and compliant work environment for our employees.

Ensure that production, assembly, purchasing, schedules and capacity support customer and project requirements Develop and maintain staffing models for the Operations Team that reflect business growth projections and improvements in efficiency and effectiveness Provide schedule visibility and “ahead/behind” feedback to Program Management the Blast.

One organization Lead Blast. One utilization and optimization of the ERP System to support business objectives including delivery performance and utilization of resources (inventory, manpower, cash, floorspace, etc.) Track and improve the timeliness and accuracy of COGS data. Utilize historical cost data (labor and materials) to inform future projections, costing and scheduling models and budgets Align business expectations (revenue recognition, delivery performance) with the operational plan and schedule Develop the annual budget for Operations aligned with the Annual Operating Plan and Business Forecast Direct responsibility for Planning & Scheduling, Purchasing, Inventory & Warehouse, Production & Assembly, Quality, Shipping & Receiving Champion daily communication cadence with the Operations Team supported by KPI’s and a feedback loop that drive improvements Collaborate with other departments to identify and close operational gaps.

Required Skills/Qualifications Minimum 10+ years’ experience with Production and Operations Management, ideally in an engineered product environment Deep familiarity with the deployment and optimization of ERP systems to support customer satisfaction and operational efficiencies in a manufacturing environment Demonstrated ability to lead an operational team to successful outcomes and act as a collaborative and influential member of a leadership team Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management or Business Must be highly professional and presentable.

Must be comfortable with multitasking and managing multiple concurrent projects with deadlines. Must be able to demonstrate excellent organizational & critical thinking skills. Must be able to demonstrate ability to effectively communicate at all levels. Microsoft Office Suite Microsoft Excel Expert Experience with ERP software in a Supply Chain Planning role, ideally Net.

Suite Lean

• Six Sigma Experience would be a Plus Office/Warehouse Environment M-F between the hours of 7am-5pm The Perks working at Blast. One Great family culture with a meaningful mission Flexible time off Generous 401k policy Industry leading Health Insurance & benefits program Ability to put your personal stamp on the success of a company Incredible opportunities to grow within the company and the industry, both your responsibilities and compensation Personality / Core Value Requirements Blast. One is a unique company. We have a strong, close-knit team of hard working, caring professionals who have a passion for supporting our customers. We are a third-generation family business and we are dedicated to growing for generations to come. To accomplish this, we take great effort to ensure that the members we add to our team will contribute positively to the great culture we already have. We’re happy – but we spell it HAPIEE which is an acronym for our core values and beliefs: H: Humility – it is the team that wins - no one is better than anyone else on the team. My success is just as much the result of others I work with. A: We’re Agile – we move and work quickly and are flexible – we change quick. P: We’re positive, outgoing and Passionate ! Our favorite phrase is ‘CAN DO!’ I: We act with Integrity at all times. We are respectful and courteous. We do the right thing. E: We Execute – we do what we say we will do. Action is better than inaction. E: We always operate with Excellence and with a hard work ethic.