Job Description -
Director of Operations PTR Baler and Compactor, a division of Komar Industries, is a world leader in the waste equipment industry
The company manufactures and services balers, compactors, and provides parts and resources to customers
PTR is seeking a
Director of Operations to manage all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, quality, continuous improvement, and other production-related activities
The Director of Manufacturing Operations will also ensure that manufacturing deadlines and budgets are met
Responsibilities: - Direct and manage all manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining high-quality standards
- Implement lean manufacturing principles to optimize processes and eliminate waste
- Directly manage and motivate all production supervisors and coordinate with them the individual department scheduling, production, Client and maintenance needs
- Implement and maintain stringent quality control measures to ensure products meet or exceed industry and customer standards
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue growth
- Oversee warehouse and logistics operations with Sr
Warehouse Manager
- Work with sales team to understand customer needs and expectations
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, promote a culture of safety through the facility, and work closely with the Corporate Director of Safety
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, sales, customer service and purchasing to drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead company operational reporting including DLA's and S&OP scorecards
- Management of the collective bargaining agreement while fostering strong relationships with union leadership
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or other related fields
- 7-10 years of manufacturing management experience, including managing multiple supervisors
- Must have experience working with a union workforce
- Have strong working knowledge of the union contract and grievance procedures
- Strong background in welding and metal fabrication
- Strong proficiency in interpreting blueprints/shop drawings, bills of materials, and all documents related to producing electrical and hydraulic equipment
- Experience planning production lines
- Strong knowledge or certification in Lean Manufacturing (5s/6s), Six Sigma, Kaizen, or equivalent
- Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Benefits and Compensation: - Medical, Vision and Prescription Insurance)
- Dental Insurance
- 401(K) Plan with Company Match
- Generous PTO/Vacation Pay
- Ten company paid Holidays (eligible at time of hire)
- Company paid Group Life insurance
- Company paid Short-term Disability
- Company paid Long-term Disability