Director Of Operations

PURPOSE AND PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITES Responsible for the organization, planning, staffing, and profit-and-loss control of a principle operations department of the company engaged in the manufacture of Company products. Coordinates with functional departments such as quality assurance, marketing, sales, and administration to define goals and resolve problems.

Participates in development of Company policies and strategies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES - other duties may be assigned 1. Plans, maintains profit-&-loss control, organizes, and staffs the company's principle operations department engaged in the manufacture of company products.

2.Directs managers and employees engaged in production, production control, purchasing, production engineering, maintenance, inventory control, and warehousing activities.

3.Coordinates division operations activities with functional executives providing support in such areas as quality assurance, engineering, sales, marketing, finance, human resources, and information systems.

4.Coordinates, integrates, and ensures cost-effective manufacturing and high quality standards are maintained throughout the department.

5.Coordinates with engineering management to promote the design and development of producible designs and the development of most effective operations sequences.

6.Responsible for conducting research and in-depth studies to improve overall effectiveness of the operations department and smooth integration of all component units.

7.Keeps abreast of new developments in the manufacturing technologies field and recommends changes needed to maintain the division's technical leadership.

8.Develops division policies and procedures and long and short range plans within the Company planning framework. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Must have an in-depth knowledge of company and department products and the overall industry. Must understand company philosophy and operations divisional capabilities with the ability to translates customer requirements into cost-effective company products.

• Advanced degree in business is desirable or equivalent technical and management experience of 12 - 15 years.

• To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

• Proficient in spoken and written English

Hartwell Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.