Job Description:

ChemDAQ, Inc., a rapidly-growing manufacturing company based in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Director of Operations to serve as a member of the company's Senior Management Team and lead the Production, Quality, and TechnicalField Service Departments. ChemDAQ is a well-established manufacturing company that has spent nearly two decades establishing market share, and we are on the brink of significant growth and expansion.We are seeking an energetic, motivated individual to drive day-to-day operations of the company as well as lead strategic improvement initiatives as we grow and scale. This position comes at an exciting time, as the selected candidate will have the opportunity to get in on the ground level of this growth and help guide the short and long-term direction of our company to position ChemDAQ for lasting success. Duties & ResponsibilitiesLead daily operations of Production, Quality, and TechnicalField Service Departments, responsible for driving accountability and results consistent with the company's Strategic PrioritiesDevelop, track, and report on key metrics for each Department to inform business decisionsFacilitate coordination between Operations and other Functional Areas (e.g. Sales, Customer Account Management, Engineering, etc.) to ensure consistency of effort across the companyIdentify priority initiatives and establish working groups to effectively manage improvement projects and drive towards positive outcomesContinuously explore ways to improve company operations through people, process, and technology effortsServe as the accountable team member for production planning and execution, inventory, product testing, product nonconformance root cause analysis, technical services support, and product installationcommissioningDrive ChemDAQ's Sensor Exchange Program (SXP) in collaboration with the team, responsible for the timely production, calibration, and return of sensors from the fieldEnsure alignment of manufacturing and supply chain capacity with sales forecast; Ensure timely execution of daily production and shipping against actual ordersSupport development of internal processes to ISO 9001 compliance and certificationProvide input and direct support of product development processes to enable consistent manufacture of high quality, serviceable products leveraging Design for Manufacture and Assembly techniquesEngage with key suppliers to enable win-win partnerships and lowest total cost procurement by enabling input in design and engaging in constructive supplier performance management programsInform annual strategic planning and budgeting processesMentor Operations Department Managers; conduct bi-annual performance reviews and inform annual salary adjustmentsOther duties as assigned by the President & CEOKnowledge & Skills RequiredBachelor's Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of relevant operational leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (light assembly manufacturing & supply chain). MBA (preferred)5+ years of experience leading operations functions in a regulated industry in compliance with ISO and other international standards and regulationsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple departments simultaneouslyGoal-driven; experience driving initiatives from inception to completionDesire to drive growth and scale of a small businessStrong verbal and written communication skillsAttention to detail, strong organizational skills, and professional integrity Continuous improvement focus and positive, optimistic mindsetCommitment to ChemDAQ's values of Trust, Innovation, Empowerment, Teamwork, and VisionAptitude for learning new technology and experience with ERP implementation (preferred)BenefitsHealth InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceLife InsurancePaid Time Off401(k) with Company ContributionAbout ChemDAQ, Inc. ChemDAQ's mission is to empower customers to eliminate workplace exposure to toxic chemicals through innovative monitoring and control solutions, industry-leading partnerships, and superior safety expertise. To learn more about our growing company, visit