Director Of Operations Jobs

THIS IS NOT A ROLE WITH FORCEBRANDS

Plans, organizes, directs, and controls all operating activities for all segments of operations and supply chain -purchasing, inventory management, co-packers and co-manufacturers management, and demand planning. Manage the Supply Chain and Operations team. Responsible for the performance of all production activities and all support functions including quality and facilities management. Responsible for inventory, raw and finished goods to meet order schedules - ensuring required service level goals are achieved. Responsible for coordinating regular meetings with Sales and Sourcing team to review MRP, new orders, existing orders and inventory levels. Conduct capacity requirement planning that ensures proper utilization of systems, people, equipment and space. Manage overseas logistics for importation. Ensure that all physical aspects of the co-packers & co-manufacturers operations and facilities are maintained in an efficient, environmentally friendly and food safe manner. Coordinate

the creation of all systems and processes to ensure all are documented and being followed – specifically the planning and order processes. Direct and monitor the accomplishment of production and inventory plan goals consistent with established operating procedures. Implement a continuous improvement plan and culture to ensure the company has the capability to meet all business requirements and objectives competitively – especially focused on PPR (purchase price reduction). Manage all QA requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Responsible for all facilities, co-packers, vendors, co-manufacturers & third-party

warehouses.

2. Manage all inventory.

a. Finished goods inventory.

b. Co-packer & co-manufacturer raw materials & finished goods

c. Minimize & eliminate slow moving inventory.

3. Coordinate all orders.

a. Oversee regular meetings with Sales & Demand Planner to review prospective orders, new

products, existing orders and order production and delivery dates.

b. Formalize the private label bid and pricing processes.

4. Manage all logistics and sourcing.

a. Responsible to oversee for all overseas logistics for goods importation.

b. Develop and implement sourcing/buying program

5. Manage all production resources:

a. Oversee demand planning and MRP

b. Meet order timeline

c. Ensure proper materials are on hand for production

d. Maintain formal production schedule

e. Maintain control of planned outputs, budgets spending, labor efficiency, material efficiency and

human utilization.

f. Review performance against operating plans and quotations – create standard costs

6. Presents monthly reports on performance as requested by the CEO

7. Along with the CEO reviews and approves all major Operations projects – including capital expenditures,

co-packers changes, co-manufacturers changes, raw material substitutions.

8. Interfaces with all segments of management responsible for plans, policy or action. Ensures completion

and or QA compliance whatever is required.

9. Assumes other activities and projects from time to time as directed by the CEO.

10. Ensures all responsibility, authority & accountability of direct subordinates are defined & understood.