Director Of Operations Jobs

Automated Precision Inc. (API) is a world leader of advanced metrology solutions for industry. API products are used by the world’s leading automotive, aerospace, machine tool, and CMM manufacturers. API’s experienced engineering and operational team is unmatched in its ability to create advanced, innovative products, which meet the needs of rapidly evolving industries. At our headquarters office in Maryland, we are currently seeking to add to the team a Director of Operations.

Job Summary:

Oversees the day-to-day activities of manufacturing, material management, quality control and IT departments ensuring that the organization is managed and performing efficiently and effectively.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Participate in hiring and training of departmental managers.
• Organize and oversee the work and schedules of departmental managers.
• Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handle discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Drive improvement processes including production activities, material management, and work forces utilization to improve process capability.
• Implement policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations.
• Create, review and implement standard operating procedures for production operations.
• Coordinate with other support departments such as human resources, finance, and logistics to ensure successful production operations.
• Assist with budget preparation for operations unit.
• Determine labor needs to meet production goals.
• Develop and implement production tracking and quality control systems. Analyze production, quality control, maintenance, and other operational reports to detect and resolve operational issues.
• Ensure effective management of production lines for operational excellence. Maintain a cost effective and high-standard production plant.
• Implement cost control programs.
• Plan, direct, control, and monitor budgets and costs of sales in each department to achieve financial objectives.
• Measure productivity by analyzing performance data, financial data, and activity reports.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Lead, coordinate and integrate efforts among operations, engineering, technology, and customer service to promote seamless workflow and cost-effective business processes.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques or maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret financial data as needed to set production goals.
• Extensive knowledge of operations and production management.
• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; M.B.A. preferred.
• Instrumentation experience is a plus.
• 7-10 years of related experience managing a moderately complex production facility.
• Experience in Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques.