Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting · 14 hours ago
Senior Director of Operations
Alexandria, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $200K/yr
15+ years expVersique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting is a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search. The Senior Director of Operations will manage and direct the plant and production organization, overseeing 220 employees and implementing efficiency changes to grow the business's capacity.
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Hiring Manager
Laura Shoults
Responsibilities
Understands, endorses, and supports the mission and values of the company
Understands, endorses, supports, and teaches the company's policies and procedures
Develops, gains approval of, and implements goals, objectives, and budgets for his/her area of responsibility
Provides meaningful input regarding the policies, operations, and direction of the company, our client follows EOS
Demonstrates leadership by presenting a positive example, establishing high standards, holding people accountable, and maintaining the highest standards of honesty and integrity
Hires, orients, trains, and develops employees in his/her area of responsibility
Supervises and directs the efforts of employees in his/her area of responsibility
Assures that all employees' performance is appraised in an objective and timely manner
Identifies the need for disciplinary action, initiates appropriate discipline, and follows through accordingly
Participates in and contributes to the Executive Management Team
Participates in the development and achievement of strategic plans for Production
Develops, gains approval of, and implements plans, objectives, budgets, and goals for his/her area of responsibility
Understands, endorses, teaches, and executes the Organization's mission, vision, philosophies, values, and policies. Core values of quality, craftsmanship, pride, innovation, integrity, positivity, and accountability
Demonstrates leadership by presenting a positive example, establishing high standards, holding people accountable, and maintaining the highest standards of honesty and integrity
Make presentations to the Executive Management Team
Achieves budgeted revenues and expenses, maximizing profitability
Hires, orients, trains, and develops personnel in his/her area of responsibility
Reviews and evaluates the performance of personnel on a timely basis and initiates pay changes
Supervises, directs, and motivates the efforts of personnel in his/her area of responsibility
Identifies the need for disciplinary action, initiates appropriate discipline, and follows through accordingly
Coordinates the scheduling of all employees in Production
Ensures the accurate, timely, and efficient shipment of products
Knows and complies with all applicable regulations, i.e., EPA, etc
Analyzes the need for capital equipment and makes recommendations to the VP of Operations
Coordinates Production to fully utilize equipment, create efficiencies, and meet production schedules
Works with EHS Coordinator and assures compliance with all applicable regulations, i.e., OSHA, AWAIR, etc
Develops, implements, and monitors systems for purchasing the right materials and supplies at the optimal price and timing
Develops, implements, and monitors systems for receiving supplies and materials
Develops, implements, and monitors systems for controlling inventory
Monitors production and adjusts as needed to meet delivery schedules
Adheres to testing systems to ensure the quality of the product and compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Seek self-improvement to enhance job performance
Promotes the Organization, its mission, values, programs, and achievements to the public and other employees
Identifies organizational problems and opportunities for improvement and brings solutions and suggestions to management's attention
Functions as a team member by assisting, supporting, and encouraging other employees in any way possible
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree highly preferred
15+ years of manufacturing experience, with at least 10 years of leadership experience
Proven experience in driving efficiencies
Demonstrated success in leading change management initiatives and improvements
Excellent leader of people and someone who aligns well with core values
Experience working in a job shop or with highly customized, fabricated (welded & assembled) products is preferred
Benefits
401(k) matching at 33 cents on the dollar up to 10%
Health insurance
$10k life insurance paid by the company
Optional dental and vision coverage
Company
Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting
At Versique, we don’t just fill roles—we build teams, drive growth, and enable transformation.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tony Sorensen
CEO
Chris Ohlendorf
COO/Co-Founder
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