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.
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