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- Optionales Büro in Whitsett
Prepac Summary:
Prepac was founded in 1979 and is a leading and innovative manufacturer of value-oriented ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture marketed through online marketplaces such as Amazon, Wayfair, HomeDepot.Com, and Walmart.Com. We serve customers across North America with innovative, high-quality products in utility storage, bedroom, media, and flex storage categories. We take great pride in delivering quality products to our customers every day and continuing to drive our categories with innovative new products.
Job Summary:
The Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing and optimizing manufacturing operations at Prepac. This role focuses on driving operational excellence, ensuring high-quality standards, and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency. The Director of Operations will foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, leading our team of 170+ production, maintenance, and quality teams.
This role is accountable for driving timely and impactful improvements to the operating environment and for delivering performance at or above expectations for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and their team. He/She will lead the execution of cross-functional strategies and plans that ensure we execute the company’s manufacturing excellence roadmap. The goals of this role are to manage structured change and combine long-term thinking with near-term actions and decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and execute a strategic plan for operations aligned with the company's goals.
- Lead and mentor plant managers and manufacturing teams
- Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate manufacturing strategies into the overall business plan.
Operational Management:
- Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles and other process improvement methodologies.
- Work with Plant Manager/Production Manager on labor hours loading and balancing, to maximize machine utilization.
Quality Assurance:
- Ensure all manufacturing processes meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain quality control measures to ensure product consistency and reliability.
- Address and resolve any quality-related issues that arise during production.
Continuous Improvement:
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes and reduce costs.
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices to implement innovative solutions.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the manufacturing teams.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with engineering, supply chain, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of manufacturing processes.
- Communicate the benefits and progress of manufacturing initiatives to stakeholders.
- Provide training and support to employees on new manufacturing systems and processes.
Compliance and Risk Management:
- Ensure all manufacturing operations comply with relevant regulations and standards.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with manufacturing processes.
- Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing management
- Mindset of Growth, Continuous Improvement, and Obsession
- Proven track record of leading successful manufacturing initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and process improvement methodologies.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to analyze complex data and develop actionable plans.
- Experience with engineered wood products, RTA furniture, or adjacent industries considered an asset
Preferred Certifications:
Strong knowledge, exposure, and understanding of TPS
