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UFP Industries · 16 hours ago

Regional Director of Operations

Hampton, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

UFP Industries is seeking a Regional Director of Operations responsible for the performance and profitability of multiple Company locations. This role includes inventory management, coordination of production and support services, and oversight of operational budgets and policies.

AgricultureConstructionIndustrialManufacturingRetail

Responsibilities

Staffs, develops, and coaches the operations, production, and administrative management team, evaluates performance and initiates corrective action as required

Evaluates plants’ performance to budget. Plans and initiates corrective action as required

Executes an optimal purchasing strategy to maximize margins on the buy side

Orders and makes final decisions on all inventory purchases and how much to pay

Develops, negotiates, and manages all 'managed inventory programs' with vendors

Manages all consignment programs with customers and for all offsite inventory locations

Ensures that all assets within its region are properly managed and safeguarded

Develops operating budgets and capital expenditure recommendations

Develops and/or approves production objectives, goals, and operating short and long-term plans

Ensures that job classifications and compensation levels are relevant to the labor market and are in line with cost goals

Negotiates contracts which are then approved by the VP responsible

Leads the operation’s new product development initiatives

Ensures that finished goods’ pricing is optimal to ensure maximum profitability levels for the plant

Responsible for product costing and burden accuracy

Responsible for optimizing operations - cuts and yields, to maximize the 'mfg. for margin' opportunities

Approves account payables and payroll

Develops and/or approves specific operating policies and procedures as required

Ensures the operation complies with all applicable laws, rules and regulations and all Company policies and procedures

Participates as an active member of the plant's Safety Committee and ensures that plant operations are consistent with Company and OSHA policies, practices, and procedures

Prepares various reports as required

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

Operations managementInventory managementBudget developmentMicrosoft OfficeTeam developmentContract negotiationSafety complianceProduct costingPerformance evaluation