Director of Operations - Mooreco Inc

About Us

At MooreCo Inc., we pride ourselves on our commitment to creating inspiring, productive, and sustainable spaces. With a rich history in furniture solutions, we deliver exceptional service and innovation, making a difference in education, corporate, and healthcare environments. Our culture centers around fun, creativity, and a dedication to our customers.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead organizational and cultural transformation efforts within manufacturing operations. Advocate and lead change management within the organization.
• Develop, set, and maintain the manufacturing strategy.
• Provide clear and concise direction, goals, and strategies to team members.
• Effectively lead and teach Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing.
• Lead team to establish and implement employee engagement and recognition actions. Provide leadership and resources to ensure that all employees have positive morale, are highly productive and can successfully accomplish short and long-term goals.
• Mentor and motivate direct and indirect reports.
• Display impeccable written and verbal communication skills employing visible leadership and personal communication.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead and gain results through the influence of peers and senior leaders.
• Assure attainment of key business metrics within manufacturing operations.
• Own measured results and drive corrective actions when targets are not met.
• Champion corporate policies, systems, and work instructions.
• Willingly work with others up, down, and across the organization to get results.
• Drive team and operational performance by working with others, effectively manage conflict. 
• Coach team to become change agents within their operating area of expertise.
• Actively listen and solicit input and feedback from relevant stakeholders before deciding.
• Focuses on facts and process.
• Shares information honestly and transparently

Requirements

• This position requires a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations preferably in the furniture, upholstery, case goods industries with cross-disciplinary experience in safety, quality, human resources, finance, materials management, process engineering, maintenance, environmental, product development, and shop floor supervision. In addition, the successful candidate will have demonstrated the following:
  • Ability to be firm, fair, and consistent in decision-making and able to professionally provide objective feedback
  • Demonstrated proficiency in leading and managing effective teams.
  • Expertise in budgeting, cash management, and cost controls. Ability to capture significant savings through process improvements, innovations, and budget management.
  • Subject matter expert in the execution of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.
  • Other duties as assigned

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Preferred but not required; we value relevant experience and skills.
• High School Diploma: Required. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Dexterity to use hands for handling objects, tools, or controls.
• Capability to sit for prolonged periods, perform repetitive tasks, and work at a computer.
• Ability to hear and differentiate sounds and possess visual acuity (distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision).

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Culture: Work in a fun, creative environment that values teamwork and innovation.
• Career Growth: We invest in our people and offer opportunities for professional development.
• Impactful Work: Help transform spaces where people learn, work, and heal.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pay and benefits in a supportive company that values your well-being.

MooreCo Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic self. If you are excited about this role but do not meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect candidate for this or another opportunity in our community.