Director of Operations

The Smiths Detection Operations Director position is located in Edgewood, MD and this role is part of the Operations Leadership Team, reporting to the VP of Operations.The Operations Director is responsible for leading and managing the production manufacturing process facility at Edgewood, including production planning, resource allocation, quality control, and cost management. Key duties include overseeing production teams, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, optimizing efficiency, troubleshooting issues, and driving continuous improvement. The role involves close collaboration with all other operations departments and reporting on production performance to senior management.SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:Manage directly or indirectly a group of approximately 60 employees including the development and successful implementation of a labor strategy.Manage day-to-day operations of the production process, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and deadlines are met.Supervise, train, and develop production staff, ensuring a high level of performance and motivation.Oversee the allocation of raw materials, equipment, and labor to ensure efficient production flows.Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demand and optimize manufacturing timelines.Ensure products meet or exceed quality standards and conduct regular inspections to maintain consistency.Monitor and manage production budgets, reduce costs, and minimize waste while maintaining product quality.Enforce health, safety, and environmental regulations to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.Identify areas for process improvement and lead initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs, including implementing Lean or Six Sigma practices along with other operations work streams.Work closely with other departments (e.g., supply chain, manufacturing engineering, quality, safety) to address issues and streamline processes.Maintain production records, generate performance reports, and provide updates to senior management on production status and challenges.Address production-related issues or disruptions quickly to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.Strong focus on 5S, lean principles, and continuous improvement.Control production budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure cost-effective operations without compromising quality.Integrate tools to continuously improve process yields, reducing costs of poor quality and driving shop floor productivity.