Director of Manufacturing Operations

Balanced Body is an energetic environmentally sensitive company that is growing! Balanced Body leads the world in providing Pilates equipment and education.

We are looking for a strategic results-driven Director of Operations to join our dynamic team and oversee the operational excellence of our business. The Director of Operations will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the supply chain manufacturing warehousing logistics and maintenance. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker who can optimize production processes ensure product quality manage day to day operational efficiency and lead cross functional teams. The Director of Operations will work closely with other senior leadership to align operations with business goals and deliver exceptional value to customers.

Essential Duties of position include:

• Manufacturing Operations: Oversight of manufacturing activities including planning processes to achieve efficiency quality and resource allocation. Strategic planning with production teams and champion methodologies like Lean Six Sigma to drive productivity and quality.
• Supply Chain Management: Oversight of procurement department suppliers and managing inventory. Provide strategic direction for global supply chain to improve efficiency value and reduce costs. Oversight and support on contract negotiating with suppliers and managing relationships with vendors. Monitor market conditions and proactively address potential risks with global supply chain.
• Warehouse and Logistics Management: Oversight of warehouse and logistics activities. Develop and implement strategic operations to support multiple locations including 3PLs globally. Analyze and track KPIs to identify areas for improvement. Optimize warehouse layout process and systems ensuring safety compliance. Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices.
• Provide leadership to department managers. Promote a productive work environment with high performing teams.
• Provide support for operational staffing scheduling and development.
• Strategically collaborate with cross-functional teams like Sales Marketing Finance to ensure smooth operations align with company goals. Lead the SIOP cycle which involves data analytics process improvement and lead the process of finalizing the consensus demand forecast and execution plans to maximize On-Time Delivery (OTD).
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement effective operational strategies to improve productivity cost-effectiveness and quality.
• Lead efforts to streamline production workflows reduce lead times and manage resources effectively.
• Plan monitor and enhance key metrics for day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks.
• Collaboration with Senior Leadership in the development of performance goals and long-term operational plans. Experience implementing and tracking smart goals.
• Establish and enforce accountability for core Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to Safety Quality Cost Delivery People and overall Operational Excellence.
• Drive high-level decision-making by developing operational policies executing strategic capital investment decisions and optimizing facility layouts for maximum efficiency.
• Review financial information to make informed decisions and enhance profitability.
• Develop long-term operational strategies and align them with broader business objectives.
• Manage risks effectively and implement measures to mitigate potential threats.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• 10 years in a senior leadership role preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelors degree in business administration or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics.
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.

Work Location: on-site in Sacramento CA 95828

Salary: $175000 - $250000 Bonuses. Negotiable based on experience.

The Company

Balanced Body is the worlds largest designer and manufacturer of Pilates equipment as well as a provider of high-quality Pilates and other mind-body instructor training and continuing education. We currently do business in over 100 countries with world-renowned customer service and a serious commitment to environmentally friendly business practices. If you want to work with a company with a passion for changing lives in small and large ways let us hear from you.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits including:

• Medical Dental Vision
• 401(k) plan & Match!
• Life AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Balanced Body is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.

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