Our Rochester, NH client is seeking a Director of Operations! The ideal candidate is a hands-on, proactive leader with Lean Manufacturing experience in an ISO-certified facility. This is an excellent full-time, direct-hire opportunity with comprehensive benefits and a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities of the Director of Operations
Oversee daily operations including safety, quality, R&D, production, purchasing, IT, and facility maintenance
Develop and implement operational policies and procedures
Enhance operational management systems and best practices
Collaborate with suppliers to conduct new product development experiments/trials
Troubleshoot production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and develop/implement quality control testing methods
Optimize supplier and customer relationships
Assist with budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditing
Oversee QMS and maintain FDA registration
Conduct benchmark testing of competitive products
Foster a company culture that encourages safety and top performance
Qualifications of the Director of Operations
Bachelor's degree in Business Management preferred
10+ years of experience, demonstrating a proven track record of scaling operations from individual contributors to coordinated teams
Background in materials, plastics, textiles, chemistry, or engineering a plus
Background in ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 QMS
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies; familiar with Kaizen and Five Why problem-solving/analysis techniques
MS Office proficiency and strong writing skills
Willing to conduct hands-on testing, experiments, and production trials, and work safely with chemical in an industrial setting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities
Please share your resume in confidence for this Director of Operations opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you!
To apply, please email a copy of your resume to seacoast@leddygroup.com, call 603-749-4810, or apply online at www.leddygroup.com.
Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
About Leddy Group
We are a privately owned, regional staffing company serving northern New England since 1994. We are real people helping real people find meaningful employment through our specialties: Accounting & Finance, Administrative & Customer Service, Engineering, HR, Industrial and Skilled Manufacturing.