Company: Filterbuy

Position: Director of Operations - North

Location: New Kensington, PA

Duration: Full-time, Permanent 

Salary: $120 - 150k plus bonus

Filterbuy, an industry leader in indoor air quality, is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee all aspects of manufacturing, fulfillment, and distribution at multiple operating locations in the Filterbuy network. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operations management, process optimization, and team leadership. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Director of Operations will be based in our Manufacturing center in New Kensington, PA and will have oversight of our Distribution Centers in New Jersey and Toronto.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Directly oversee day-to-day manufacturing, fulfillment, and distribution operations in New Kensington, PA.  
• Indirectly manage distribution operations in Avenel, NJ and Toronto, CA. 
• Drive safety, quality, operational excellence, and innovation in manufacturing and distribution.  
• Optimize production planning, logistics, inventory distribution, inventory management, and fulfillment strategies to improve service levels.  
• Develop and drive process improvement strategies to reduce Operations waste, variation, and/or cost.  
• Maintain and improve production capacity to meet sales demand.  
• Develop safe and efficient processes to scale up production of new product launches.  
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing teams across multiple locations. 

Required skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.  
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing and distribution.  
• 3+ years of senior Operations leadership experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.  
• Proficiency with professional software including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Microsoft Office or Google G-Suite, and virtual connectivity tools such as Slack or Teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.  
• Ability to lift 25 pounds. 

Preferred:

• Multi-site Operations leadership experience.  
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.  
• Embodiment of the Filterbuy values, including Unwavering Customer Service, Commitment to Excellence, Resilience, Continuous Improvement, Bias for Action, and Commitment to Community. 

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays

Company Overview
We are a leading ecommerce company with a mission to deliver high-quality products and exceptional customer experiences. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Director of Operations to oversee the day-to-day operations of a company, managing multiple departments, ensuring smooth business processes, and driving efficiency by optimizing resource allocation and cost control

Filterbuy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other legally protected category.