Director of Operations - Golden Artist Colors : Job Details

Do you want to work for a World Class Artist Materials Manufacturer? Leave corporate behind and unlock your passion for ingenuity in a mission-based, creative culture where doing well and doing good are one and the same. Golden Artist Colors is a world-class art materials manufacturer bridging creative communities and inspiring global change through the arts. We do this by building our world-class brands of professional artist paints and by supporting the arts with partners who share our values and mission. Who are we? Golden Artist Colors is a manufacturer of art materials revered by professional and aspiring artists across the globe. Employee-owned and based in Central NY, the company's mission is to grow a sustainable company dedicated to creating and sharing the most imaginative and innovative tools of color, line, and texture for inspiring those who turn their vision into reality. We prize the opportunity to support community engagement by employing the best employees dedicated to safety, quality, and long-term service. Our portfolio includes the well-established GOLDEN Artist Acrylics brand, which has set the standard for professional quality acrylic paints since 1980. We maintain the Williamsburg Artist Oils brand, which was acquired in 2010. QoR Artist Watercolors were created by GOLDEN in 2014, and most recently PanPastel Artist Pastels and Sofft Tools were acquired by GOLDEN in 2022. Our portfolio also includes Golden Paintworks, a division focused on specialty architectural products. Golden Artist Colors is seeking a: Position Title: Director of Operations Location: New Berlin Supervisor: CEO/President Department: Operations Responsibilities: Lead the Manufacturing Operations team assuring a safe work environment, quality products produced and optimum service and delivery to our customers. Ensure proper staffing and training levels for optimal functioning of Operations; facilitate implementation of quality/lean manufacturing strategies; work with operations staff in solving problems and identifying opportunities for improving efficiencies; prepare and manage the operational and capital budgets assuring alignment with strategic objectives Job Duties

• Serve as a member of the SLT in directing the ongoing operations; developing long-range strategies for the organization, as well as short-term operational strategies.
• With members of the Operations staff, develop projects and budgets to align operational objectives with overall corporate strategies.
• Work with Operations staff in developing strategic projects, meant to create efficiencies, establish and measure metrics and milestones.
• Work in concert with the Safety and Compliance Department in implementing new processes and procedures in the Operations area to achieve increased efficiencies and resulting cost savings.
• Ensure proper staffing and training in all areas of Operations for optimum productivity and efficiency.
• Work with operations staff in developing, tracking, and modifying meaningful metrics to track the success of Operations in meeting customer requirements.
• Work with all areas of the organization in ensuring successful product launches and serve as a member of the new product development team.
• Perform other duties as required by management

Requirements:Education Required: Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Management, or a related field, MBA is preferred. Experience Desired: How much: Minimum of 5 years management experience in a manufacturing environment at the senior management level. Type experience: High level project management, managing line employees and supervisors, team based problem solving and planning. Our extensive benefits package includes:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer match
• No-cost Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• Quarterly bonus for the purpose of distributing to employees a share of profits as additional remuneration over and above regular wages or salaries.
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Child Care Reimbursement
• Paid Community Service Hours
• Employee Discount on Product
• Employee assistance program
• Referral Bonus program

EEO: Golden Artist Colors is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.