Director of Operations

Your Leadership.

Our Power.

Unlimited Potential.

Venture Solutions, a Taylor Company, has big plans for the future and we need talented leaders to get us there. We power the world's leading brands - and our employees' careers - by unlocking potential everywhere we see it. If you love to lead, are open to new ideas and inspire the best in others, we should talk. We're passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we're looking for professionals like you.

Ready to reach your potential? It's time to look at Venture Solutions!

Your Opportunity: Venture Solutions is seeking a Director of Operations for our Monroe, NC location.This role willdirect and control the production, quality assurance, and administrative segments of the plant's operations. This position is responsible for assuring attainment of profit, growth and market penetration objectives according to plan, as well as providing support to the sales team to achieve service level agreements, interacting with sales personnel and clients, and actively engaging in positive management leadership to build and maintain a positive and productive work environment for all personnel in the facility.

Your Responsibilities:

• Responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and company standards for all employees.
• Selects, develops, trains and motivates staff to ensure attainment of short- and long-term growth objectives.
• Leads the Production Managers and Shift Supervisors in the operation of a multiple shift manufacturing facility, including development of a highly responsive production team.
• Leads the plant team on quality & service improvement and continuous improvement in all aspects of the business.
• Leads the operation to ensure all financial goals and objectives are met or exceeded.
• Data driven Problem Solving within a team environment.
• Develops and improves measurement and control systems to ensure highly effective performance in the areas of productivity, quality and cost containment.
• Develops business plans and budgets to contribute to the overall growth and profitability of the Company.
• Negotiates vendor contracts and holds current vendors to contractual obligations.
• Oversees the effective management of purchasing, inventory control, warehousing, planning/scheduling and delivery.
• Keeps Sr. Leadership apprised of progress toward objectives through monthly progress reports and financial reporting.
• Identifies areas requiring improvements and ensures the appropriate production or administrative functional areas implement necessary actions.
• Leads the development of preventive maintenance programs for the physical facility and plant equipment.
• Supports the implementation of automated systems throughout the plant.
• Remains informed of competitive activities, trends in the market, as well as maintains a sound relationship with customers.

You Must Have:

• BS in Business, Engineering, Printing Management or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8+ years broad management experience in a print manufacturing plant
• Experience with structure goal planning development and execution structure
• Previous P&L experience, budgeting and metrics-based management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of key financial terms such as CTO, NIBT, EBITDA, Operating Income, Revenue, Fixed and Variable Costs, etc
• Strategic planning and strategic thinking skills, with demonstrated skills at writing implementable business plans
• Excellent communication, change management and project management skills
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage and motivate employees
• Ability to find innovative approaches to solving problems and accomplishing goals and be results-oriented
• Ability to travel up to 10-20%

Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.