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Operations Director - Relocation Offered!

Houston, Texas Permanent USD160,000 - USD170,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
The Operations Director will oversee the end to end tactical and strategic management of manufacturing and warehousing at the Houston site. This role is accountable for the performance of our primary manufacturing and warehousing operations, ensuring efficiency in cost, service, quality, and safety. The position requires driving continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining strong daily operations.
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About Our Client

Global leader in Food Manufacturing

Job Description

The Operations Director will lead the development of our partners and their capabilities to meet customer needs and achieve operational objectives, including the management and execution of key projects (including CapEx). Additionally, they will spearhead long-term transformation projects that will shape the future of product supply across North America.

The Operations Director will:

  • Lead and deliver supply chain transformation projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for both external partners and internal teams, handling initiatives, challenges, and unforeseen issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement by fostering ideation and overseeing the execution of improvement plans.
  • Problem Solving - Take a hands-on approach to end-to-end operational and engineering challenges, enabling timely decisions and focusing on practical solutions.
  • Contracts - Manage and negotiate contract terms effectively during renewal or change periods.
  • Achieve financial objectives by meeting set goals and targets.
  • Oversee and evaluate partner performance to ensure continuous progress.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Over 10 years of experience in Manufacturing/Operations, with a Bachelor's degree required.
  • Strong Lean manufacturing mindset and end-to-end supply chain experience
  • Excellent commercial acumen with an action-oriented approach, adept at meeting tight deadlines.
  • Clear and effective communicator, able to set and articulate goals and objectives.
  • Skilled at building **win-win** relationships and leveraging them to achieve results.
  • Holds partners (both internal and external) accountable for performance targets through data-driven analysis.
  • Well-organized with strong analytical skills, and a champion of collaboration to execute complex projects.
  • Strong ability to engage and influence external partners using data-driven decisions and improvement-focused initiatives.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Individual and Professional Development, Career Advancement Opportunities

Contact
Gail Ireland
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6597993

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Supply Chain Management
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Houston
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Gail Ireland
Job Reference
JN-112024-6597993
Job Nature
Hybrid working