Schrder

Schrder

Director of Operations

Portland, OR, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
DevOpsStakeholder ManagementExcelOperations ManagementSupply ChainLogisticsProcess ImprovementERPCustomer SupportControlsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationOSHAProcurement

About the role

  • The Schréder Group is a global leader in outdoor lighting and sustainability innovation, operating across five continents in over 70 countries.
  • We transform cities, industries, sports venues, and communities into smart urban ecosystems through advanced LED technology and intelligent lighting control systems that reduce carbon footprints and energy consumption.
  • Ligman North America offers a diverse portfolio of innovative lighting solutions tailored to architects, landscape architects, lighting designers, and engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Operational Leadership - Manage daily operations across manufacturing, inventory and logistics functions to meet production, quality, and safety targets.
  • Strategic Sourcing - Coordinate with key external partners, service providers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to drive cost-out, fulfillment, and redundant supply chain initiatives.
  • Change Management - Lead organizational and process changes, ensuring clear communication, stakeholder alignment, training, and adoption across teams.
  • Reporting & Analytics - Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and operational reports that provide visibility into performance, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities for internal ops and suppliers.
  • Process Optimization - Identify inefficiencies and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
  • Team Development - Coach, mentor, and develop team leaders and frontline staff to build a high‑performing, transparent, accountable team culture.
  • Cross‑Functional Collaboration - Partner with IT/DevOps, Quality, Systems, Customer Service, and Finance to align operational priorities and support company‑wide initiatives.
  • Resource & Capacity Planning -Manage labor, equipment, and material resources to meet production schedules and customer demand.
  • Vendor & Stakeholder Management -Coordinate with external partners, service providers, and internal stakeholders to support operational continuity and improvement.
  • Manage daily operations across manufacturing, inventory and logistics functions to meet production, quality, and safety targets.

Requirements

  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Familiarity with automation, industrial equipment, or advanced manufacturing technologies.
  • Hands‑on experience with system migrations or major system implementations (ERP, WMS, MES, or similar).
  • Proven track record of improving processes, reducing waste, and increasing throughput.
  • Proficiency with Excel, reporting tools, and operational software platforms.

Skills

  • Innovation that drives meaningful change
  • Expertise that powers transformation
  • Collaboration that builds lasting partnerships
  • Sustainability that shapes better communities

Equal opportunity

  • Schréder and Ligman North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • We actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, believing that inclusive teams drive better innovation.
  • All qualified applications will be considered in accordance with EEO guidelines.
  • Respect is one of our Values.

This listing is sourced directly from Schrder's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.