Operations Director jobs in Huntsville, AL

Operations Director directs and manages the day-to-day activities of an organization's operations, typically through subordinate operations managers. Implements company policies, procedures and initiatives. Being a Operations Director evaluates and enhances current operational systems. Monitors performance against operational goals and develops reporting and auditing processes used to analyze operational effectiveness. Additionally, Operations Director coordinates operations with other functions. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Operations Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Operations Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Operations Director
  • Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC
  • Decatur, AL OTHER
  • POSITION OVERVIEW Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high-quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities, we are able to develop new products from our core technologies and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Europe and China. As a privately held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways—all within a stable and growing business. Ascend is searching for an Operations Director for our Decatur Plant, located in the greater Huntsville, Alabama area. The Operations Director has specific accountability to drive excellence in all manufacturing units with particular focus on Environmental Safety Security and Health (ESSH), People Development, Quality, Productivity, and right cost. He/she must exhibit Ascend’s leadership behaviors and communication skills to create alignment across site and a highly engaged work environment that is committed to family first. Additionally, he/she will have significant reasoning capability and the ability to apply sound logic and judgment to problem solving. He/she must demonstrate understanding and practical execution of Ascend to Entitlement (A2E) concepts and provide direction to implement these principles in the units. TARGETED OUTCOMES Foster a culture of continuous improvement through A2E, focusing on safety, engagement, morale, quality, productivity, and cost. Deliver Annual Operating Plan (AOP) results in assigned areas of responsibility and ensure that operating discipline is part of daily execution. Identify, assess and develop talent, address talent gaps within the team and create a long-term plan to close these gaps. Particular emphasis on expectations, accountability and development for operations leaders. Develop and implement a multi-year strategic long range plan for each manufacturing unit. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure all regulatory and corporate requirements – this includes, but is not limited to ESSH core practices, environmental compliance, ISO 9001 and RC 14000 compliance Deliver and maintain superior safety and environmental performance measured by lagging indicators (first aids, recordable injuries, near misses) and leading indicators (employee engagement, leadership audits, permit compliance, hazard recognitions, etc.) across the site Provide leadership to ensure employees have the resources and direction to do their jobs Establish clear objectives for each position, communicate them to the leaders/employees and provide opportunities for continuous dialogue and feedback on performance and development. Encourage team work to drive department performance and maintain a respective work place Communicate overall direction and plant initiatives using effective communication tools and practices Provide development opportunities for all salaried and hourly employees using individual development plans. Ensure resources are available to provide a productive, smooth operation. Continuously improve productivity, reduce waste and energy, and utilize Lean Manufacturing concepts and processes across the organization. Deliver AOP commitments and coordinate AOP changes, impact and mitigating solutions to site leadership. Supply support to meet manufacturing and quality targets, prioritizing maintenance to achieve targeted OEE metrics, drive quality performance throughout the manufacturing units to reach all quality metrics. Achieve cost reduction targets through continuous improvement activities (A2E), yield and usage improvements and conversion cost reductions Have complete knowledge of the cost drivers for the manufacturing units and is accountable for meeting budgeted and forecasted cost targets Provide leadership and coaching to leaders and employees through a shared vision for the operations. Develops an understanding of the current state, the desired future state, develops and executes plans and strategies to close the gaps. Direct and indirect accountability for salary and hourly employees, including development roles/responsibilities/expectations, performance reviews and compensation evaluations for each individual employee Participate in resource planning, recruiting and champions’ employee development programs; identify and evaluate potential staff to execute projects. Effectively communicate (verbal and written) to peers, guest companies, executives and customers, and facilitates communications across the Company; coaches and mentors others to develop these skills. Support strategic business planning and growth strategy in coordination with the senior leadership. Lead all aspects of operations and manage the overall financial performance of the units Serve as a communication channel to share the best practices that will enable growth. TEAM Reports to: Sr. Site Director Team Members: SLT members Direct reports: all operations managers in above mentioned units REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Minimum of 10 years of Plant/Operations Management experience within the chemical manufacturing industry, to include: production, maintenance, scheduling, and/or shipping departments Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, MBA or similar Master’s Degree a plus. Experience with multi-plant site with customers on-site. Has led and worked in zero incident safety culture and understands important cultural elements required. Extensive experience and knowledge of Process Safety Management regulations and practices as well as environmental safety and health policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations in chemical manufacturing. Training in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing processes, prefer green belt or black belt certification REQUIRED SKILLS & BEHAVIORS Agility, resilience and tolerance for ambiguity and change in fast-paced, collaborative environment. Engage and Empower People, Sets high Expectations & Clear Direction, Drives & Delivers Performance and Leads with Agility. Significant experience transforming culture and improving engagement levels across large, complex site Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, servant based leadership style. Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational, writing and presentation skills. Sound business acumen and experience pulling right levers to produce significant, sustainable results. Must be results-oriented and demonstrate the ability to work independently and in a team environment as well as to lead and/or participate in cross-functional teams. Excellent coaching and facilitation skills and high energy level bringing employees and teams together. Skills Summary: About Us: Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privately-held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways—all within a stable and growing business. Why work at Ascend? Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values. We care. We operate safely with high integrity for our employees, our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets, and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities, a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries, zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership. Customer-focused. We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our success. Our plastics and chemicals are building blocks that help make everyday essentials safer and more sustainable, and we constantly strive to develop new and innovative products to meet the future needs of our customers. And that customer focus doesn’t only apply to the marketplace – it also applies to how we treat our colleagues and our fellow community members. Better every day. We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E, our continuous improvement program, guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. You’ll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development, skills training and mentoring programs Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesn’t mean simply working quickly – it means critical thinking, creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges. One Ascend. All together, with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We don’t accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments, sites and geography. This means you won’t be boxed into a single role at Ascend – you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people, our customers and our communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.
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Director of Operations
  • KC Logistics, Inc.
  • Madison, AL FULL_TIME
  • The Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing and improving the day-to-day operations of the Company. This position plans, organizes, directs, and reports on the activities of each terminal...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Director of Operations
  • Whataburger
  • Huntsville, AL FULL_TIME
  • Are you bready* to put your leadership skills to the test? Lettuce* tell you about Whataburger!We’re the Usain Bolt of burger joints — flipping patties and getting orders out at lightning speed! At MW...
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Director of Operations
  • Accura Engineering & Consulting Services, Inc.
  • Huntsville, AL FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Director of Operations ***Work Location: Atlanta, GA *** Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview Duties/Responsibilities: This position will be based at ...
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Director, Operations
  • Fagron
  • Decatur, AL FULL_TIME
  • Who we are Fagron was founded in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) in 1990 and is a dynamic organization with over 3,000 employees worldwide. As the global market leader in personalized medicine, we are hig...
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Director of Solar Construction Operations
  • Better Talent Advisors
  • Huntsville, AL FULL_TIME
  • ABOUT US We are an established Private Equity group operating and continually acquiring Residential Solar EPCs across the US. Currently we have a portfolio of over 40 EPCs in 7 states. We operate thes...
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Remote Data Entry Clerk
  • Maxion Research
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Thank you for checking us out! Work From Home Data Entry Research Panelist Jobs - Part Time, Full Time This is a remote ...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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FT Data Entry Specialist - Work From Home>
  • Sharecare
  • Madison, AL
  • [Administrative Assistant / Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Competitive pay - As a Data Entry Specialist you'll: Access var...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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FT Data Entry Specialist - Work From Home>
  • Sharecare
  • Decatur, AL
  • [Administrative Assistant / Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Competitive pay - As a Data Entry Specialist you'll: Access var...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Contract Administrator
  • Synovix
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Job Description: review, prepare and edit contractual agreements to include prime contracts, subcontracts, consulting ag...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Contract Administrator
  • Synovix
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Job Description: review, prepare and edit contractual agreements to include prime contracts, subcontracts, consulting ag...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Remote Data Entry Specialist
  • Focusgrouppanel
  • Huntsville, AL
  • We appreciate you checking us out! Work At Home Data Entry Research Panelist Jobs - Part Time, Full TimeThis work-from-h...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Strategic Planner with Data Analytics
  • MbSolutions Inc
  • Huntsville, AL
  • POSITION DUTIES: Serves as a Strategic Planner in the War Plan and Strategy Division, HQ Army Materiel Command (AMC) foc...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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(Work From Home) Data Entry - %100 Remote Job
  • Maxion Research
  • Huntsville, AL
  • We appreciate you checking us out! Work At Home Data Entry Research Panelist Jobs - Part Time, Full Time This work-from-...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

Huntsville is a city located primarily in Madison County in the Appalachian region of northern Alabama. Huntsville is the county seat of Madison County. The city extends west into neighboring Limestone County and south into Morgan County. Huntsville's population was 180,105 as of the 2010 census. Huntsville is the third-largest city in Alabama and the largest city in the five-county Huntsville-Decatur-Albertville, AL Combined Statistical Area, which at the 2013 census estimate had a total population of 683,871. The Huntsville Metropolitan Area's population was 417,593 in 2010 to become the 2n...
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Operations Director in San Francisco, CA
Operations directors evaluate how a business operates.
February 14, 2020
Operations Director in Fort Myers, FL
The Director of Fixed Operations is fully empowered to provide the leadership and direction to the entire market in all areas of Fixed Operations and to take any reasonable action necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position within sound business practices and good judgment, which is consistent with corporate goals and philosophies and within the limitations issued by the Leadership Team.
January 28, 2020
Operations Director in New Bedford, MA
Invisible Children is currently seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to serve as its field-based Regional Operations Director as it begins implementation on two U.S.
January 03, 2020