Director of Operations, Manufacturing (WCM Leader)
Core
Leading production, maintenance, and blending teams at a manufacturing site to achieve world-class performance and support long-term supply chain strategy.
Role type
Director of Operations, Manufacturing (WCM Leader)
Builds
Production operations for Thermal & Juice businesses, manufacturing network strategy, and capacity plans.
Domain
Food and beverage manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manufacturing finance acumen, strategic planning, capital planning, organizational leadership, quality assurance (TCCMS, HACCP, GMP), World Class Manufacturing (WCM) implementation, continuous improvement, supply chain operations management
Preferred skills
Lean, Six Sigma, SAP application, PET bottle blow molding, ammonia refrigeration, water/wastewater treatment, ISO management systems
Technologies
SAP, TCCMS, HACCP, GMP
Responsibilities
Oversee production operations across multiple businesses, develop long-range manufacturing network strategy and capacity plan, manage manufacturing and supply chain infrastructure, maintain human and financial resources, ensure product quality and regulatory compliance, implement WCM tools and routines, coach direct reports, support General Manager in meeting KPIs
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight