Director of Operations

Director of Operations

Recruiting for this is being handled by Corps Team on behalf of our client. This is a full time, direct hire, employee position with excellent benefits. Candidates must be local to the Cape Coral, FL area and able to work on site in the office.

Responsibilities:

The Director of Operations reports to the Chief Operations Officer and is responsible for the day-to-day operational management, planning, coordination, and monitoring of existing operating companies operation’s functions. Primary day to day responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with senior managers in the development of performance goals and long-term operational plans.
• Maximize efficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Set strategic goals for operational efficiency and increased productivity.
• Develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes to provide visibility into the goals, progress, and obstacles of key initiatives.
• Draw on relationships with department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals.
• Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks.
• Devise strategies for ensuring the growth of programs enterprise-wide and implement process improvements to maximize output and minimize costs.
• Adhere to the company’s policies and standards and ensure that laws and regulations are being followed.
• Work with project managers in the development of financial and budgetary plans.
• Analyze current operational processes and performance, recommending solutions for improvement where necessary.
• Regularly evaluate the efficiency of business procedures according to organizational objectives and apply improvements.
• Review financial information to meet or exceed budgets or forecasts.
• Understand and abide by industry set laws and standards.
• Manage relationships/agreements with external partners/vendors.
• Plan, coordinate, manage and execute projects by collaborating with both business and external stakeholders.
• Work to execute and fulfill strategic business plans presented by the CEO and Founder.
• Communicate with management teams to direct and confirm execution of company processes.
• Special projects as assigned…wearer of many hats!
• Meet or exceed operational goals (financial and other metrics) for the year.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field. MBA or related Master’s Degree a strong plus.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years in a senior leadership role in a field related to natural health and wellness industry preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of the health supplement industry regulations and legal guidelines.
• Masterful organizational, communication, and leadership skills, backed by previous professional success.
• Superior knowledge of multiple operational functions, best practices and principles, including customer service, production, and inventory management, retail and wholesale sales.
• Proven ability to plan and manage operational processes for maximum efficiency and productivity.
• Ability to streamline or implement structures and roles that boost speed and efficiency while supporting rapidly shifting business demands.
• Applicable system selection and implementation experience.
• Experience bringing best practices and best in class systems to an organization.
• Experience in meeting budgets and business plans.
• Superior negotiation skills for both internal and external purposes.
• Strong working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects.
• Ability to work both independently and partner with cross-functional teams.
• Highly motivated and capable of managing multiple tasks in a demanding and dynamic work environment.

Corps Team is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law.