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Director of Operations

Director of Operations

CPG Executive Search Inc.Windsor, ON, Canada
18 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director of Operations

Windsor, Ontario

The Company :

Our client is a leader in their category and expanding in the Consumer Goods sector. They are rapidly growing their customer base and market share across North America by executing a strong road map through innovation and new product commercialization.

The Opportunity :

Seeking a proven, hands-on, Director of Operations, to lead their Production, Processes and People.

This is a ‘hands-on roll up your sleeves’ operations leadership role.

Requires a proven leader who has led plant turnarounds, expansions, and continuous improvement initiatives across the CPG sector.

Responsibilities and Deliverables :

  • Build a culture focused on Quality, teamwork and Health & Safety across all aspects of manufacturing.
  • Drive a positive culture through motivation and engagement
  • Inspire team to exceed expectations through continuous improvement.
  • Manage long-term strategic plans and tactical implementation of production systems across the enterprise.
  • Develop systems to evaluate, score, and implement manufacturing business system process improvements.
  • Support new product development and continuous improvement by integrating tools (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.) into processes.
  • Coach and develop production workers in problem-solving techniques and on-the-spot production troubleshooting.
  • Manage employees and recommend optimal staffing levels and schedules.
  • Improve production standards through time studies and other standard data development methods.

Ideal Qualifications and Competencies :

  • Must have 10+ years of management experience in manufacturing
  • University degree in Engineering OR Business Management preferred.
  • Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, or other regulated CPG manufacturing experience required.
  • Strong thought leadership with ability to independently take calculated risks.
  • A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
  • Highly motivated, energetic, positive and able to influence a team.
  • Training and knowledge of Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing are desirable.
  • Extremely detail-oriented and analytical thinker.
  • Must be able to operate with a sense of urgency and make key quickly