Director of Operations

Ref: 500239

West Chester, PA

$100,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Operations Management
• Cost Savings Achievements
• Production Efficiency Improvement

About the candidate

A seasoned Director of Operations with over 15 years of experience in manufacturing, logistics, quality management, and production environments. Skilled in leading operations and driving significant improvements within sectors such as manufacturing and industrial repair. Known for a robust leadership style characterized by a strong sense of urgency and a servant leadership methodology.

These roles involved overseeing large teams and managing complex operations. Achievements include improving turnaround times, reducing machine downtime, slashing scrap rates, and delivering cost savings across various departments.

What makes them great?

• Achieved a 30% improvement in daily turnaround time by revamping maintenance protocols.
• Reduced scrap rates by over 40% within the first 60 days in a new role, showing rapid adaptability and impact.
• Secured cost savings of up to $300K annually through strategic supply chain and purchasing initiatives.
• Boosted on-time delivery from 71% to 95% through effective forecasting and planning.

Areas of expertise

• Daily management and leadership of operational processes across different departments.
• Expert in driving productivity and efficiency improvements in production and operations.
• Proven success in applying methods like Daily Management Boards, P&L review, and Quality Management Systems such as ISO 9001.
• Significant experience with Oracle ERP and tools like AutoCAD and SolidWorks for engineering tasks.