Director of OperationsWindsor, OntarioThe 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 engagementInspire 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 manufacturingUniversity 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
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Director of Operations