Operations Director - Saft America, Inc.

All About You:

We are looking for an experienced Operations Director to organize and oversee the daily operations of our company. You will be the one to ensure that our business is well-coordinated and productive by managing its procedures and coaching its people.  The area of responsibility for this role is very wide and thus requires thorough knowledge of various company processes. The ideal candidate must be competent and able to plan many different kinds of operational activities.  They must be an excellent leader who can discover the most efficient ways to run the business.  The goal is to safeguard and augment the efficiency of the company’s operations to facilitate accelerating development and long-term success.

We appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add great value to our team.  Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees. If you are excited about leaving your footprint on our sustainability efforts, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as Operations Director or equivalent position
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
• Outstanding communication and people skills
• Knowledge of the industry's legal rules and guidelines
• In depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles (e.g., supply chain, finance, customer service, etc.)
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
• Familiarity with MS Office and various business software systems (e.g., ERP, CRM)
• BSc/BA in business administration or relevant field; MSc/MA will be a plus

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with superior to make decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals
• Plan and monitor the day-to-day running of business to ensure smooth progress
• Supervise staff from different departments and provide constructive feedback
• Regularly evaluate the efficiency of business procedures according to organizational objectives and apply improvements
• Manage procurement processes and coordinate material and resources allocation
• Oversee customer support processes and organize them to enhance customer satisfaction
• Review financial information and adjust operational budgets to promote profitability
• Revise and/or formulate policies and promote their implementation
• Manage relationships/agreements with external partners/vendors
• Evaluate overall performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
• Ensure that the company runs with legality and conformity to established regulations
• Analyzing company processes and procedures
• Developing process enhancement strategies
• Investigating shortfalls, issues, and complaints in current business processes
• Establishing norms and standards of company performance
• Monitoring staff performance and organizational processes
• Collaborating with other stakeholders to enhance productivity and staff satisfaction
• Communicating ideas and opinions to other members of management
• Managing staff and teams of various sizes
• Training, mentoring, and guiding team members in new processes

What We Offer:

Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs. Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award.

 

We appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add immense value to our team. Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees. If you are excited about leaving your footprint on our technical customer-centric solutions while increasing sales, we would love to hear from you.

 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccommodation@saft.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Us:

Saft is a global battery company like no other. Thanks to our historical expertise, combined with our unique industrial approach, we have a leading position in meeting the demands of our customers. Our batteries and battery systems make a difference for all the market sectors they serve.

 

Established in 19 countries and supported by our 16 production sites, Saft has more than 4,000 employees across the planet and have been manufacturing batteries for more than 100 years. Since 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables, and electricity.  Their 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, cleaner, more reliable, and accessible to as many people as possible. The Company is active in more than 130 countries and puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people.

Salary Range:USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Yr.