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Freo Group is seeking a Director of Operations to lead manufacturing operations in Wooster, OH, focusing on quality, customer satisfaction, and productivity. The ideal candidate will have extensive manufacturing leadership experience, particularly in steel fabrication and Lean practices.
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Job Summary
Responsible for planning and directing the operations of manufacturing facilities to meet company objectives in quality, customer satisfaction, productivity, profitability, and inventory.
Drive the transformation to a Lean environment and lead the implementation of the 80/20 philosophy across the organization.
Manage manufacturing engineering and materials functions to optimize facilities, decrease costs, ensure supply, and minimize freight costs.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Freo Group is seeking a Director of Operations to lead manufacturing operations in Wooster, OH, focusing on quality, customer satisfaction, and productivity. The ideal candidate will have extensive manufacturing leadership experience, particularly in steel fabrication and Lean practices.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Lean manufacturing implementation
80/20 philosophy
Quality product delivery >95% on time
Safety statistics better than industry
Customer complaint resolution
Employee training programs
Regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA)
Facility layout optimization
Equipment maintenance and repair
Labor optimization for product design
Decrease total product costs
Dependable raw material supply
Minimize freight costs
Nice-to-have
High morale and motivation
Clear role and performance expectations
Ongoing feedback and development
Effective communication
Active listening and collaboration
Customer-centric approach
Objective risk assessment
Strategic visionary
Sound technical skills
Analytical ability
Good judgment
Strong operational focus
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management