Director of Operations

COMPANY OVERVIEW

HexArmor® is a leader in developing some of the most advanced PPE solutions. At HexArmor®, we believe safety is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. Since day one, we have worked hand-in-hand with our customers to deliver innovative and effective PPE solutions to keep their workers safe.

SUMMARY

The Director of Operations will be reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and leading a team of 4-5 direct reports with a total team of 40+ employees. As a member of the Management Team, you will oversee all facets of the production, warehousing, order fulfillment and facility management activities. Within a technical oriented and growing environment, you will have an opportunity to ensure and improve performance, productivity, efficiency, and profitability of the operations department – through design, implementation and leadership of effective methods, policies, and strategies.

LOCATION

Onsite at HexArmor’s new corporate headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review processing schedules and production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements and staffing requirements.
• Manage inventory cycle counts and ensure their accuracy and update appropriately in SAP.
• Manage and coordinate production and processing activities of industrial organization; meet quality and volume requirements.
• Formulates and implements operating policies and objectives or changes in existing policies and objectives.
• Ensures compliance with and implementation of approved policies and objectives.
• Ensures personnel for the operation are properly trained and fully informed.
• Utilizes continuous improvement techniques and process redesign to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Drives key projects to deliver productivity objectives outlined by business.
• Builds, develops, and manages team capable of carrying out needed operations strategies.
• Key contributor to the facility expansion project
• Oversee operational programs, including the facility’s safety program
• Initiate and coordinate inventory and cost control programs.
• Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
• Oversee all receiving, order fulfillment and shipping activities for the facilities
• Work with sales leadership to establish and ensure that customer service level requirements are met
• Additional responsibilities include creating an environment where the HexArmor culture is embraced and reflected by operations team members. This includes leading existing team members and orientation of new team members to work hard, have fun, and treat others the way we want to be treated.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, management, industrial technology or industrial engineering is required.
• 7 to 10 years’ experience in same or similar position.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines and manage labor effectively and efficiently.
• Organizational effectiveness and operations management.
• Knowledge of business and management principles and practices, basic financial and accounting principles and practices, and project management principles and practices.
• Experienced with use of Information Technology and automation.

ADDITIONAL COMPTETENCIES

Successful candidates will embody the following traits and skills: Critical thinking and problem solving, Planning and Organizing, Decision-making, Effective Communication, Persuasiveness, Influencing and Leading, Delegation, Team Work, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Adaptability, and Stress Tolerance

COMPENSATION

• Competitive Base + Bonus

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Vacation
• Opportunity to help keep people safe with a premium product

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At HexArmor we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

** Employment offers are contingent upon an E-Verify check and the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check **