Director of Operations

Responsibilities:Oversees and coordinates production staff and day-to-day operations across manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, and logistics.Drives adherence to production schedules and ensures on-time delivery of customer commitments.Plans, schedules, and manages production activities and staff schedules to meet business demands.Manages production budgets and implements cost control and continuous improvement initiatives.Oversees the procurement, utilization, modification, and maintenance of production equipment.Ensures all company policies, SOPs, and regulatory requirements are strictly enforced.Reviews staffing and material requirements to consistently meet production targets. Facilities & Maintenance Oversight:Leads all aspects of facility operations across multiple sites, including building maintenance and infrastructure.Oversees maintenance of production equipment, ensuring uptime, reliability, and efficiency.Manages facility systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, and utilities.Coordinates and supervises internal maintenance staff and external vendors (e.g., HVAC, electrical, landscaping, snow removal).Ensures upkeep of grounds, parking areas, and overall site conditions.Develops and implements preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life. Safety, Compliance & Quality:Researches, communicates, and enforces current health and safety regulations and best practices.Ensures full compliance with all health, safety, and environmental standards.Creates, implements, and continuously improves standard operating procedures for production and operations.Analyzes production and quality control processes to identify and resolve issues.Implements and enforces quality control procedures and tracking programs to meet company standards. Cross-Functional Leadership:Promotes collaboration and effective coordination across departments.Acts as a liaison between production and other functions to prevent delays and miscommunication.Partners with leadership to achieve overall company objectives.Participates in customer meetings to provide production and shipping updates and resolve technical or scheduling challenges. Team Leadership & Performance Management:Supervises, mentors, and develops production staff.Monitors and evaluates employee performance to drive accountability and growth.Fosters a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence. Reporting & Continuous Improvement:Prepares, reviews, and maintains production and operational reports.Identifies opportunities for process improvements and implements solutions to enhance efficiency and output.Performs additional duties as required by senior management.