Director of Operations - AFC Industries : Job Details

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.

LOCATION:

The primary work location will be close to a primary facility and/or a major airport (Des Moines, IA). The role will require traveling to several facilities in the Illinois/Iowa area.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the Operations, Logistics, and Program Management activities within an assigned region to ensure on-time and accurate receiving, storage, and delivery of products.
• This person will work very closely with the Warehouse Managers and Program/Operations personnel at each location to ensure best practices are fully implemented and maintained.
• Work with the Regional management team to ensure alignment with corporate objectives within the Division.
• Provide leadership to the Warehouse Managers and operations staff to implement best practices, improve efficiencies, and facilitate operational continuous improvement projects.
• Support program optimization activities for Vendor Managed Inventory programs across the division.
• Coordinate with Sales and Customer Service to ensure that optimal inventory levels are maintained for program customers and that slow moving and obsolete material is addressed appropriately.
• Support and/or manage significant operations projects such as customer launches, program implementations, and expansion or reduction of operating facilities.
• Experience with KPI's and operational financials.
• Other duties as required.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of five years of operations management experience in a supervisory capacity
• Minimum of five years of experience with VMI, Kan-Ban, or other inventory systems requiring a triggered replenishment from a warehouse infrastructure
• Proficient use of ERP application to support operations process.
• Experience working within an ISO, TS, or equivalent Quality Management System
• Experience with fasteners and fastener quality standards strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to travel 70%.