Director Of Operations

BlastOne Industrial Solutions (BIS) Division - Director of Operations 

Overview

BlastOne is a family owned, professionally run business that is growing fast globally and looking

to add a key role to our Columbus, OH team. We believe in paying well and offering great benefits to attract and retain the best talent.

We are the leading global manufacturer of Abrasive Blasting and Painting Facilities supplying the maritime, rail, truck & trailer, fabrication and equipment industries.

Hiring fantastic people is our key to growth. We hire top talent who shares our values!

The Role

Reporting to the BlastOne Industrial Solutions Division VP/General Manager, the Director of Operations is accountable for product execution from order entry through delivery including safety, quality, purchasing, inventory management, assembly, delivery, transportation & logistics, and facilities & equipment. This role is responsible for leading through a culture of continuous improvement that exceeds customer expectations, while being a steward of the BlastOne business and continually improving operating performance. 

• Executive sponsor of the BlastOne Safety Team. Ensure that we provide a safe and compliant work environment for our employees

• Ensure that production, assembly, purchasing, schedules, and capacity support customer and project requirements

• Develop and maintain staffing models for the Manufacturing Operations Team that reflect business growth projections and improvements in efficiency and effectiveness

• Provide schedule visibility and “ahead/behind” feedback to Program Management the BlastOne organization

• Lead BlastOne utilization and optimization of the ERP System to support business objectives including delivery performance and utilization of resources (inventory, manpower, cash, floorspace, etc.)

• Track and improve the timeliness and accuracy of cost data. Utilize historical data (labor and materials) to inform future projections, costing and scheduling models and budgets

• Align business expectations (revenue recognition, delivery performance) with the operational plan and schedule

• Develop the annual budget for Manufacturing Operations aligned with the Annual Operating Plan and Business Forecast

• Direct responsibility for Planning & Scheduling, Purchasing, Inventory & Warehouse, Production & Assembly, Quality, Shipping & Receiving

• Develop a scalable supply chain and manage vendor/partner performance

• Champion daily communication cadence with the Operations Team supported by KPI’s and a feedback loop that drive improvements

• Collaborate with other departments to identify and close operational gaps.

Work Environment

• Office environment

• Manufacturing Warehouse environment

Work SCHEDULE

• Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience with Production and Operations Management, ideally in an engineered product environment

• Deep familiarity with the deployment and optimization of ERP systems to support customer satisfaction and operational efficiencies in a manufacturing environment

• Demonstrated ability to lead an operational team to successful outcomes and act as a collaborative and influential member of a leadership team

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or Business

• Highly professional and presentable

• Comfortable with multitasking and managing multiple concurrent projects with deadlines.

• Excellent organizational & critical thinking skills

• Able to effectively communicate at all levels internally and externally

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Microsoft Excel Expert

• Experience with ERP software in a Supply Chain Planning role, ideally NetSuite

• Lean/Continuous Improvement/Six Sigma Experience is a plus

The Perks working at BlastOne

• Great family culture with a meaningful mission

• Flexible time off

• Generous 401k policy

• Industry leading Health Insurance & benefits program

• Ability to put your personal stamp on the success of a company

• Incredible opportunities to grow within the company and the industry, both your responsibilities and compensation

Personality / Core Value Requirements

BlastOne is a unique company.  We have a strong, close-knit team of hard working, caring professionals who have a passion for supporting our customers.  We are a third-generation family business, and we are dedicated to growing for generations to come.  To accomplish this, we take great effort to ensure that the members we add to our team will contribute positively to the great culture we already have.

We’re happy – but we spell it HAPIEE which is an acronym for our core values and beliefs:

• H: Humility – it is the team that wins - no one is better than anyone else on the team. My success is just as much the result of others I work with.
• A: We’re Agile – we move and work quickly and are flexible – we change quick.
• P: We’re positive, outgoing and Passionate! Our favorite phrase is ‘CAN DO!’
• I: We act with Integrity at all times. We are respectful and courteous. We do the right thing.
• E: We Execute – we do what we say we will do. Action is better than inaction.
• E: We always operate with Excellence and with a hard work ethic.