Director of Operations

Ref: 516345

Bishop, GA

$100,000

• Permanent
• Expert In Supply Chain Management
• Lean Manufacturing Leader
• Strategic Operations Executive

About the candidate

About the Candidate:
This candidate is an experienced Operations & Supply Chain executive specializing in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG). With a proven track record of maximizing efficiency, controlling costs, and driving value, this strategic planner applies data-driven insights to influence financial performance. Skilled in translating business priorities into actionable supply chain and production strategies, this candidate is adept at steering companies towards growth using lean manufacturing methodologies and other efficiency measures.

Career achievements include leading significant projects like sourcing new packaging, negotiating supplier contracts, and introducing lean manufacturing initiatives resulting in substantial cost reductions and profit increases. This candidate has demonstrated the ability to inspire and lead teams across various high-volume organizations, driving a culture of safety, quality, and cross-functional collaboration, all while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory standards.

What makes them great?

• Improved productivity and efficiency by introducing lean manufacturing methodologies and directing automation initiatives across multiple facilities.
• Initiated and managed strategic supplier/vendor negotiations leading to significant cost reductions (freight costs down by 10%, slashed packaging lead time by 78%).
• Advanced financial improvement by increasing quarterly profits by 20% through adept handling of logistics and production for a key corporate client.
• Skilled in boosting morale and productivity through effective team leadership, empowering up to 165 employees and facilitating a culture of continuous improvement and engagement.
• Facilitated growth by scaling operations dramatically during periods of rapid growth, including a 3400% increase over 10 years at a major CPG company.

Areas of expertise

• Strategic Planning and Execution
• Lean Manufacturing
• Supply Chain Excellence
• P&L Management
• Team Building
• Quality and Safety Programs
• Regulatory Compliance
• Technology Optimization
• Multi-Site Operations Oversight
• Process Design and Implementation
• New Product Launch
• 3rd-Party Logistics
• Employee Training and Engagement
• Material Planning
• Demand Planning
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Inventory Managementli>
• KPI Development