Director of Operations Job in Naugatuck, CT:
Onsite Position in Naugatuck, CT
Full-Time, Direct Hire
Salary Range: $140,000-170,000
Our well-established client, a precision manufacturer, is seeking a hands-on Director of Operations to lead its manufacturing, purchasing, and supply chain functions. This is a traditional operations leadership role: production, planning, purchasing, procurement, supply chain, quality, and facilities all report to this position.
The team is already in place. The Director of Operations will provide the leadership, mentoring, and accountability needed to execute the company’s strategic plan, with an immediate focus on reducing past-due orders and improving on-time delivery. This is a player-coach role in a small, established manufacturer, ideal for a leader who enjoys being close to the work and can personally explain the steps behind the results they deliver.
Key Responsibilities of the Director of Operations Job in Naugatuck, CT:
Operations Leadership
- Lead all manufacturing operations, including production, planning, scheduling, and shipping, to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
- Directly manage Quality, the Senior Buyer, the Planner, and production supervisors, providing mentorship and clear accountability.
- Translate the company’s strategic plan into daily, weekly, and monthly priorities, and lead the team through execution.
- Lead the past-due reduction plan and drive continuous improvement in on-time delivery.
Purchasing, Procurement, and Supply Chain
- Lead the purchasing and procurement function, including supplier selection, sourcing strategy, and supplier performance management.
- Develop domestic and international sourcing opportunities that improve cost, quality, and supply continuity.
- Lead pricing and contract negotiations with suppliers.
- Use MRP and ERP data to align material planning, purchasing, and production schedules.
Quality and Compliance
- Oversee the quality function and maintain compliance with AS9100 and ISO standards.
- Lead and support internal, customer, and registrar audits, and drive timely closure of corrective actions.
- Reduce defects, rejects, and customer returns through root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
KPI Management
- Own and report on key performance indicators, including on-time delivery, past-due orders, PPM, PPV, reject rate, and RMAs.
- Use data to identify problems, set priorities, and measure the impact of improvement initiatives.
Facilities
- Manage the facility and related projects, including small construction projects, building maintenance, and grounds vendors such as landscaping and snow removal.
- Oversee facility budgets, contractors, and service agreements.
Qualifications of the Director of Operations Job in Naugatuck, CT:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
- 10+ years of manufacturing operations experience, with progressive leadership responsibility.
- Experience directly leading buyers, planners, and quality personnel. Working alongside these functions is not sufficient.
- Proven experience leading purchasing and procurement, including pricing and contract negotiations.
- AS9100 or ISO experience, including participation in or leadership of audits.
- Hands-on experience with MRP and ERP systems.
- Demonstrated success improving on-time delivery and reducing past-due orders.
- Ability to clearly explain the specific actions you personally took to achieve measurable results.
Preferred
- Domestic and international sourcing experience.
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems, and familiarity with IBM iSeries.
- Experience in precision manufacturing environments.
- Lean, Six Sigma, CPIM, or CSCP certification.
- Experience managing facilities and small construction projects.
Benefits
Our client offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
