Are you self-motivated, driven by challenge? At Jones Twine and Net Wrap, Inc., we have an opening for you then! The Director of Operations is responsible for managing and providing strategic guidance to operations and leadership. This position is accountable for all aspects of site operations. Supervisory Responsibilities • Participates in the hiring and training of department team members. • Organizes and oversees the work and schedules of departments/managers. • Conducts performance evaluations timely and ensures they are constructive. • Handles discipline and termination of direct reports as needed and in accordance with company policies and procedures. • Produces strategic annual, quarterly and monthly plans and holds departments accountable. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Communicates and explains new directives, policies and/or procedures to managers/team members; meets with entire operations staff to explain changes, answer questions, and maintain morale. • Conducts risk assessments; reports identified risks to VP; provides recommendations for mitigation of risk as well as ensuring a safe work environment (including termination of the project if appropriate). • Establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the company efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; identifies opportunities for improvement. • Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates operations and processes within logistics, warehouse, procurement, and customer service. • Ensures ERP system is functional and compatible with other software functions. • Plans, directs, controls, implements, evaluates, monitors, and forecasts budgets and cost of sales in each department to achieve financial objectives. • Purchases supplies, materials, and parts for each subsidiary and ensures purchase is cost effective. • Develops and maintains inventory databases for supplies, materials and products needed for each subsidiary. • Negotiates and completes contracts with vendors for optimal cost and delivery times. • Reviews purchase orders and contracts for compliance with subsidiary policies. • Collaborates with sales, customer service, warehousing, and logistics to maximize efficiency in the purchasing and inventory controls. • Communicates with suppliers to resolve problems that may arise regarding delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale. • Plans, develops, and communicates operations’ goals ensuring each team member is meeting department goals as well as individual goals set by management and all goals are updated in corresponding software. • Leads, attends and participates in regularly scheduled meetings. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Skills/Experiences • Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and customer service skills. • Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co-workers, and customers. • Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to meet deadlines. • Able to compile and scrutinize business data. Exhibits strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Familiar with business data software systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) and capable of administering such systems. • Familiar with business financials and making decisions based on business financial data. • Experience with project scoping and project management • Ability to make significant decisions efficiently and communicate decisions to the team effectively. • Not required but desired to have at least 2 years of experience in leading a team. • Not required but desired to have a bachelor's in business, Finance, Accounting or equivalent. Physical Requirements • Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds multiple times in one period. • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Benefits • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance • Retirement + 3% match • PTO • Paid Holidays • Leaders are Readers Program • Paid Parental Leave • Life Insurance