Operations Director jobs in Utica, NY

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

At HP Hood, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other - One Team, One Company!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program.

For candidates based in NY, this position typically pays between $161k - $181k.

Job Summary:

Directs and oversees manufacturing operations duties and activities for one of more plants or manufacturing facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Develops and implements strategies meant to improve the organization's financial performance and competitive positioning through continuous improvement of production related processes.
* Identifies manufacturing processes or procedures that could benefit from process improvement or efficiency
optimization, and approves the implementation of changes.
* Develops a manufacturing plan for the Division that increases profit for the business.
* Establishes appropriate Divisional KPI's and tracks plant performance against assigned metrics.
* Responsible for Divisional annual budget preparation and adherence at each site location.
* In partnership with Divisional HR, QA, and EHS develop, review and support implementation of strategic policies and procedures.
* Contributes to strategic planning, direction, and goal setting for the business segments within the Division.
* Review and analyze manufacturing capabilities to support future sales and R&D expectations.
* Support capital installations and integrate new customers and product lines into existing production
* and distribution.
* Provide Divisional leadership necessary for achieving plant and corporate goals in the area of Safety, Quality, Labor Relations, Customer Service, and Cost (CPU and Variances).
* Provide leadership for effective employee relations through positive proactive communication, coaching, training, problem resolution, and follow up.
Education and Experience:
* Typically requires a bachelor's degree and/or at least 10 years of experience in Plant Leadership role.

Skills and Competencies:
* Decision-making skills
* Problem management
* Leadership skills
* Problem/situation analysis
* Analytical thinking skills
* Planning skills

Requirements:
* Able to travel up to 60% of work week

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled "VERVRAA Federal Contractor"

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