Position Overview

The Director of Operations will oversee and manage all operations with overall responsibility for production, maintenance, quality, distribution, service and other production-related activities. The manufacturing plant is located in Arvine, CA.

Core Values

• Grow or Die: Continuously improve and push boundaries, take responsibility, learn from mistakes; never give up.
• Stewardship: Be accountable for all entrusted to me, with integrity, tenacity, and focused discipline.
• No Gossip: Address issues immediately and directly with the person accountable; escalate until solved while avoiding gossip and rumors.
• Golden Rule: Create Raving Fans in a positive and fun environment, by treating others as I would want to be treated.

Work Location & Hours

• Warehouse is a non-climate controlled environment

Primary Job Roles

• Plan, organize and direct optimum day-to-day operations of the manufacturing plant, which include production of sheds, barns, playhouses, cabin shells and home offices to meet schedule and production
• Oversee purchasing and flow of raw materials inventory
• Increase production, capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining all quality standards.
• Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time completion to improve manufacturing output.
• Improve assembly line operations based on lean, single piece, and flow of product
• Assure timely and efficient delivery, installation and service of finished productsAllocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.
• Help recruit and hire staff for the plant, delivery and service ensuring each hire is a good fit for the position.
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus.
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.
• Support strategic continuous improvement initiatives.
• Commit to plant safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Insure distribution, service practices and equipment are DOT compliant
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.
• Address any issues or grievances and administer Ulrich's disciplinary policy as required.
• Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts.
• Do "Not My Job" activities if it benefits the quality of the company, our employees or our clients!"
• Maintain positive customer relations.
• Additional administrative duties as assigned.
• Must maintain a "can do it" attitude and have an open mind to learning.
• Embrace change.

Job Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in Business preferred
• 5-7+ years of operations/plant management in a high-touch environment, preferably with wood materials and manufacturing

Knowledge:

• Google Suites; Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems, preferably Infor
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations
• Quality assurance, environmental health and safety management knowledge required
• Thorough understanding of blueprints/AutoCad drawings

Skills/Abilities:

• Self-starter and a team player that will thrive in an entrepreneurial/leadership environment
• Ability to lead, coach, train, and mentor employees
• Provide reporting for production output and shipping
• Drive excellence throughout the manufacturing operations ensuring all quality standards are met
• Support and demonstrate the company's vision by communicating the message effectively to all manufacturing team members
• Must have a high energy level
• Creative thinker and problem solver
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Benefits and Compensation for Director of Operations

• Medical, Vision, Dental
• PTO
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• Full-time
• 90K+ depending on experience.

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