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Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field
Responsibilities
A Regional Operations Director is responsible for overseeing the operational activities within a specific geographic region
This role involves managing multiple facilities or plants, ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining quality standards, and implementing strategic initiatives to improve overall performance
The Regional Operations Director is responsible for directing and coordinating the operations of multiple manufacturing facilities within a designated region
The role involves overseeing production, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, managing budgets, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Operational Management:
Oversee daily operations of manufacturing facilities within the region
Ensure production targets and quality standards are met
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions as needed
Develop and implement operational policies and procedures
Leadership and Team Development:
Provide leadership and direction to plant managers and other senior staff
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
Mentor and develop management teams, promoting professional growth
Strategic Planning:
Develop and execute regional operational strategies aligned with the company’s goals
Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions
Collaborate with executive leadership on long-term planning and capital investment projects
Budget and Financial Management:
Prepare and manage regional budgets, ensuring financial targets are met
Monitor and control operational expenses
Analyze financial reports and implement cost-saving measures
Quality and Compliance:
Ensure all facilities comply with industry regulations and company standards
Implement and maintain quality assurance programs
Address and resolve quality issues promptly
Safety and Environmental Compliance:
Promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
Oversee environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives
Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments
Customer and Supplier Relations:
Maintain strong relationships with key customers and suppliers
Ensure timely and efficient delivery of products to meet customer demands
Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers
Reporting and Analysis:
Prepare regular reports on operational performance for senior management
Conduct data analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement
Use data to drive decision-making processes
Frequent travel to various manufacturing sites within the region
Office environment with regular visits to production floors
May involve exposure to manufacturing environments with varying noise levels and machinery
Job description
A Regional Operations Director is responsible for overseeing the operational activities within a specific geographic region. This role involves managing multiple facilities or plants, ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining quality standards, and implementing strategic initiatives to improve overall performance. Below is a detailed job description for this position.

Regional Operations Director

Job Summary

The Regional Operations Director is responsible for directing and coordinating the operations of multiple manufacturing facilities within a designated region. The role involves overseeing production, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, managing budgets, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
• Operational Management:
• Oversee daily operations of manufacturing facilities within the region.
• Ensure production targets and quality standards are met.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures.
• Leadership and Team Development:
• Provide leadership and direction to plant managers and other senior staff.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Mentor and develop management teams, promoting professional growth.
• Strategic Planning:
• Develop and execute regional operational strategies aligned with the company’s goals.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on long-term planning and capital investment projects.
• Budget and Financial Management:
• Prepare and manage regional budgets, ensuring financial targets are met.
• Monitor and control operational expenses.
• Analyze financial reports and implement cost-saving measures.
• Quality and Compliance:
• Ensure all facilities comply with industry regulations and company standards.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance programs.
• Address and resolve quality issues promptly.
• Safety and Environmental Compliance:
• Promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Oversee environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.
• Customer and Supplier Relations:
• Maintain strong relationships with key customers and suppliers.
• Ensure timely and efficient delivery of products to meet customer demands.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers.
• Reporting and Analysis:
• Prepare regular reports on operational performance for senior management.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Use data to drive decision-making processes.

Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in a senior management role overseeing multiple sites.
• Skills:
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proven track record of driving operational improvements and cost savings.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong financial acumen and budgeting experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Environment
• Frequent travel to various manufacturing sites within the region.
• Office environment with regular visits to production floors.
• May involve exposure to manufacturing environments with varying noise levels and machinery.