Job Description
Director of Operations
The Director of Operations will be responsible for:
- Overseeing robot and automation manufacturing, purchasing, parts, and inventory operations
- Establishing operational metrics and identifying opportunities for performance improvement
- Implementing policies and procedures to improve efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction
- Leading continuous improvement initiatives to reduce lead times and increase throughput
- Coordinating efforts across operations, engineering, technology and customer service teams
- Managing departmental leaders while supporting workforce development and operational goals
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.
A Successful Director of Operations will have:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or related field
- 10+ years of manufacturing or operations leadership experience
- Strong background in automation, robotics, packaging machinery, or industrial equipment manufacturing
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and departmental managers
- Demonstrated success improving throughput, delivery performance, and operational efficiency
- Strong continuous improvement and process optimization experience
- Excellent financial, strategic planning, and leadership skills.
- MBA or advanced degree preferred but not required
What's on Offer:
- Performance-based bonus and profit-sharing potential
- Medical, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and professional development opportunities
- Stable organization with exceptional employee tenure
- Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Job summary:
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Location: Waterbury
Contract Type: Permanent
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Waterbury, Connecticut |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $130,000–$160,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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