Let Us Power Your Potential
Venture Solutions, a Taylor Company, is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future - and your career. We power our employees' potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. If you're ready for something bigger - more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth - we should talk. We're passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we're looking for people like you.
Ready to reach your potential? It's time to look at Venture Solutions!
Your Opportunity: Venture Solutions is seeking a Director of Operations, for our location in Grove City, OH.This role willdirect and control the production, quality assurance, and administrative segments of the Plant's operations.This position is responsible for assuring attainment of profit, growth and market penetration objectives according to plan, as well as providing support to the Sales team to achieve service level agreements, interacting with Sales personnel and Clients, and actively engaging in positive management leadership to build and maintain a positive and productive work environment for all personnel in the facility.
Your Responsibilities:
Selects, develops, trains and motivates staff to ensure attainment of short- and long-term growth objectives.
Directs the Production Managers and Shift Supervisors in the operation of a multiple shift manufacturing facility, including development of a highly responsive production team.
Directs the plant team on quality & service improvement and continuous improvement in all aspects of the business.
Develops and improves measurement and control systems to ensure highly effective performance in the areas of productivity, quality and cost containment.
Develops business plans and budgets to contribute to the overall growth and profitability of the Company.
Negotiates vendor contracts and holds current vendors to contractual obligations.
Oversees the effective management of purchasing, inventory control, warehousing, planning/scheduling and delivery.
Keeps VP of Operations apprised of progress toward objectives through monthly progress reports and financial reporting.
Identifies areas requiring improvements and ensures the appropriate production or administrative functional areas implement necessary actions.
Directs the development of preventive maintenance programs for the physical facility and plant equipment.
Responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and company standards for all employees.
Supports the implementation of automated systems throughout the plant.
Remains informed of competitive activities, trends in the market, as well as maintains a sound relationship with customers.
You Must Have:
BS in Business, Industrial Engineering, Printing Management or equivalent combination of education and experience
8+ years broad management experience in a manufacturing plant
Previous P&L experience, budgeting and metrics-based management
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of key financial terms such as CTO, NIBT, EBITDA, Revenue, Fixed and Variable Costs, etc
Strategic planning and demonstrated skills at writing implementable business plans
Excellent communication, change management and project management skills
Excellent leadership and strategic thinking skills
Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage and motivate employees
Results oriented
Ability to find innovative approaches to solving problems and accomplishing goals
Ability to travel up to 10-20%
About Taylor Corporation
One of the largest graphics communications firms in North America, Taylor's family of companies provide a diverse set of products, services, and technologies addressing the toughest communication challenges. For nearly 50 y
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