Director, Operations (CRL) (Project Management)

Who we are:

C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. (CRL) is the leading full-service provider of architectural metals, glass fittings and professional-grade glazing supplies. Offering more than 60,000 products, we serve the industry from locations throughout North America, Europe, and Australia.

We operate our business to the highest standards of design, quality and customer service. The companies and institutions that depend on us impact the growing fields of glass fabrication, construction, architecture, interior design, and automotive. Their positions as leaders in their own industries mean they demand the highest standards from their suppliers.

About the Position:

The Operations Director is responsible for managing all aspects of a production facility ensuring effective and efficient use of facilities and staff.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversees the manufacture of products, ensuring production, performance, and quality standards are consistently met.
• Plan and organize workflow to production lines while striving to obtain high yields, high efficiency, 100% on time delivery, and total quality management.
• Reviews production reports to ensure safety, quality, financial, and delivery goals and standards are met.
• Ensures a healthy and safe working environment, and compliance with federal and state regulations, through collaboration with environmental, health, and safety staff.
• Assists leadership team with long-range operating goals, expansion efforts, and implementation of new and advanced technology.
• Identifies and shares training opportunities for staff to build and improve skills.
• Organizes departmental management structure and teams for optimal, efficient operations.
• Works with finance leader to develop operating budget.
• Delivers progress and production reports to executive team members as requested.
• Supervises equipment purchase, maintenance, and layout.
• Assist and give status of orders to Sales Department.
• Provide Sales department and General Manager feedback on inability to meet delivery dates, low/no inventory of a certain type of glass, down equipment and other problems.
• Maintain and purchase proper inventory levels of glass, insulating supplies, and packing supplies.
• Work on ways to improve quality, yields, and efficiency within plant.
• Complete annual employee evaluations. As necessary, complete verbal and written disciplinary warnings/counseling as required in the Company's policy and procedures.
• Partner with Human Resources to meet hiring needs and conduct performance reviews.
• Creates an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the company's mission, vision, and values.
• Operate as an inclusive leader; engage all associates in a manner that supports company strategy and retention.
• Establish credibility throughout the organization as an effective collaborative developer of solutions to business challenges.

Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in business analytics, customer insight or Product support preferably in Building Material segment.
• Demonstrated skills with structured & data driven approach, project management
• Strong teamwork and influencing cross functionally skills.
• High ethics and moral standard, walk the talk and result driven personality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in data analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, manufacturing software, and other production-related technologies.
• Thorough understanding of the policies and practices used in the manufacturing division.
• Ability to set long-term goals and communicate them to others.
• Ability to motivate and organize multiple efforts to accomplish goals.
• Bachelor's Degree in a technical, business, engineering, or other related field (Desired); Masters degree preferred.

What CRL Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Paid time off
• 10 Holidays (inclusive of 2 floating holidays)
• Market competitive 401(k) match
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance  
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Employee discounts  

Salary: $169,100 - 253,800

We are excited to be an Equal Opportunity Employer at C.R. Laurence. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, veteran, family and economic status and background, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. 

C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. (CRL) is an E-Verify Employer. 

Production / Manufacturing