Director of Operations

Job Overview

The Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and driving efficiency across the organization. Developing and implementing growth strategies and business development initiatives. Leading a team and fostering a culture of collaboration, engagement, and innovation and partnering with other departments to align business goals and ensure seamless operations.

Role and Responsibilities

• Establish profitable methods of purchasing for fabrication, final assembly and Service Parts.
• Coordinate and communicate parts production in order to manufacture industrial equipment consisting of sheet metal, machined, welded, electrical and highly intense manual assembly.
• Establish efficient parts production schedule and plan in conjunction with Master Scheduler for industrial. equipment consisting of sheet metal, machined, welded, electrical and highly intense manual assembly.
• Use Lean Manufacturing techniques to improve quality, reduce cost, complete on-time delivery, ensure safety customer satisfaction, employee relations, visual controls and plant performance measures.
• Supervise and manage direct and indirect full-time and temporary personnel.
• Establish best practices to meet production based upon product mix to provide maximum crated dollars per labor hour.
• Establish and maintain safety program and continuous safety improvement plan
• Utilize SAP, MS Office programs and manual tools to calculate and record transaction data to match shop floor activity and achieve continuous improvement goals.
• Establish inventory management plans to control inventory in proportion with production.
• Determine cost effective methods for internal maintenance and MRO buying.
• Execute project management techniques for achieving milestones, cost and schedule goals.
• Assist in the implementation of new products and design changes.
• Assist in purchase of fixtures, tooling, and equipment calibration.
• Make cost-improving make vs. buy decisions.
• Achieve set cost and schedule goals.

Must communicate well with all departments and have above average management skills.

Educational / Computer / Work Experience Requirements

• BS in Engineering, or other relevant technical degree preferred plus 6 years minimum technical, related supervisory experience.
• MRP/ERP Expertise
• CPIM, APICS certification helpful
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
• SAP Experience Preferred
• CNC sheet metal and machining training

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Ability to lead and make sound decisions with minimal oversight in order to prioritize and deliver tasks on time and manage expectations
• Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Highly skilled in prioritizing multiple tasks
• Experience and proficiency in SAP
• Bilingual: English/Spanish or English/Italian preferred

Additional Notes

The ideal candidate for this role requires strategic thinking and planning abilities, collaborative mindset and strong teamwork skills, flexibility and adaptability top changing business needs and a customer-focused mindset and commitment to quality.

About Carpigiani

Incorporated in 1946, Carpigiani quickly established itself as the market leader in the production of machines for gourmet gelato, better known as Italian-style ice cream. Since 1989, Carpigiani has been part of the Milan-based Ali Group, one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of equipment for the foodservice industry. Today Carpigiani is the global leader in the production of equipment for fresh ice cream, pastry and much more. Over the years the company has also continued to consolidate its position as the leading manufacturer of equipment for soft serve, frozen yogurt, shakes, slush and whipped cream.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person