Operations Director - Nutritional products

Company: Affinity Executive Search
Location: Irving
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

Operations DirectorGrowing, fast paced business looking for a qualified operations leader with experience in consumer products. - -We Are on a Mission to help our customers increase their quality of life through better/informed nutrition. Our caring affiliates share our products throughout the world, and we are committed to ensuring that those products are pure, potent, and effective. For over 30 years, we have been helping people live their healthiest, happiest life!RESPONSIBILITIESThe Operations Director provides direction and leadership for operations, and inventory planning, acts as the key point of contact for inventory control, shipping & receiving of products. -This position will collaborate closely with other leaders in the areas of sales, marketing, customer service, finance and marketing. -The Operations Leader will establish, monitor, and modify the production schedule to ensure the most efficient workflow and cost-effectiveness of delivering on time products. - -Oversees day-to-day operations, working closely with all departments to ensure productivity and efficiency. Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations issued by OSHA, EPA, EEOC and other local, state and federal regulatory agencies. -

• Monitors and keeps the executive team fully informed of the on-going operations performance of the day-to-day business
• Responds quickly to feedback in identifying the nature and source of any issues/problems and the required corrective actions to resolve them
• Monitors performance and ensures successful management of operational processes and continually suggests & makes improvements
• Formulates sustainable inventory planning, analyzing projections and production constraints to achieve optimum inventory levels with a timely sell through
• Manages product registration, in collaboration with regulatory staff and other legal requirements
• Responsible for maintaining close communication and coordination of various supporting departments
• Values and contributes to positive customer service efforts for internal and external contacts
• Manages projects with a strong attention to detail, ensuring that projects meet budgets and timelines
• Oversees logistics and shipping, continually improves the process for maximum profits
• Performs projects or additional duties as assigned by the president and DSS ManagementRequirements
  • Experience in an operations role for a nutrition or pharma manufacturer highly desirable
  • Possess ability to work within a direct selling environment shifting from traditional direct selling to an affiliate model
  • Proven project management experience, high level financial acumen (P&L, COGS, SGA)
  • Ability to collaborate and coordinate extremely well with all departments and all levels of staff
  • Strong problems solving, analytical and conflict management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, as well as verbal and written communication skillsEDUCATIONBachelor's degree in business or equivalent related work experience preferred -MBA desired

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