Director of Operations Process and Standards

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Job Description

AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products.

We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.

We are A Company Culture Devoted to Innovation & Improvement

AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don't have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply "reports up." Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organization.

Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management style.

Brief Description

The Director of Operations Process and Standards will develop, implement, and monitor the business processes that support the company operations. In addition, the Director will be responsible for ensuring operations personnel are trained, changes are communicated, and best practices are incorporated.

Job Responsibilities

• Work very closely with Warehouse Managers and Program/Operations personnel at each location to ensure best practices are fully implemented and maintained.
• Develop, implement, and monitor operating standards that are applicable across all divisions, companies, and facilities.
• Support optimization activities for Vendor Managed Inventory programs and Distribution/Service Center order fulfillment.
• Support significant corporate operations projects such as capital equipment selection, program implementations, and expansion or reduction of operating facilities.
• Work closely with Group management teams to ensure effective inventory utilization.
• Lead/support Continual Improvement projects.
• Deploy applications and reports to support business processes.
• Monitor and control Key Performance Indicators (KPI.)
• Support operational financial analysis.
• Other duties as required

Education/Credentials

• Minimum of five years of operations management experience
• Minimum of five years of experience with multi-site distribution operations
• Knowledge and experience with continuous improvement methodologies e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, TOC, or Toyota Production Management
• Familiar with VMI, Kanban, or other inventory systems requiring a triggered replenishment from a warehouse infrastructure
• Experience working within an ISO, TS, or equivalent Quality Management System
• Experience with fasteners and fastener quality standards strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel 75%.

Location:

Remote or on-site, with travel. Geographic responsibility will be the West Coast, Nevada, and Arizona. Primary focus will be in Santa Fe Springs, CA and Sherwood, OR.

Salary range: $100k-$120k, depending on experience

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

If you have questions about this posting, please contact [email protected]