Specright Hiring Director of Operations in Chicago, IL


Job Title: Director of Operations Department: Operations Reports to: SVP Finance Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Director of Operations to drive operational excellence, align cross-departmental processes, and shape the long-term vision of our organization. This role will work closely with senior leadership to develop performance goals, enhance productivity, and ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess extensive leadership experience, deep knowledge of operational functions, and the ability to implement strategic solutions that support business growth. Responsibilities: Strategic Planning and Process Optimization: Collaborate with senior managers to establish long-term operational plans and performance goals. Maximize productivity through comprehensive process analysis and interdepartmental collaboration. Analyze current processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend solutions to drive improvement. Operational Management: Develop, implement, and monitor operational systems to provide visibility into progress and challenges of key initiatives. Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics to ensure efficient and timely completion of operational tasks. Lead the development and execution of financial and budgetary plans in collaboration with project managers. Growth and Compliance: Devise and implement strategies to ensure enterprise-wide program growth and cost minimization. Ensure adherence to company policies, standards, and legal regulations. Work with Human Resources to foster a trusting, inclusive, and high-performing work environment. Immediate Priorities: Drive ARR reporting and establish relationships with leading indicators for future forecasting. Oversee services revenue and resource forecasting to support strategic initiatives. Lead financial modeling and provide detailed analysis for monthly business reviews. Proactively enhance customer retention through digitized journeys, adoption strategies, and best practices. Required Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field. 10+ years in a senior leadership role within a relevant industry. Demonstrated organizational, communication, and leadership expertise. Proven ability to streamline operations and manage processes to maximize efficiency and productivity. Advanced knowledge of finance, customer service, production, and employee management principles. Strong understanding of industry regulations and legal guidelines. Expertise in data abstraction, analysis, and performance metrics. Hands-on experience with Salesforce CRM, ERP, and other business management software. Knowledge of process implementation and business software administration. Ability to integrate and interpret data to inform strategic decisions. About Specright Specright offers cloud-based software (SaaS) for specification data management to Fortune 1000 companies with complex needs. Whether it’s packaging, formulas or products, Specright helps companies reduce costs and empower efficiencies by sharing, analyzing and auditing specifications. Specright is disrupting the $1 Trillion packaging acquisition and specifications industry. Our customers typically manage thousands to 10s of thousands of product SKU’s. Currently, most rely on PDFs, spreadsheets, emails, phone calls and less than user-friendly ERP / PLM systems to manage all aspects of their specification needs–from procurement to quality assurance. We believe that access to accurate specification data, plus the intelligence to make data-driven decisions is critical in today’s operating environment. Although we are an early stage company, we have well-known companies as customers that believe what we believe. Companies like Dow Chemical, Johnson & Johnson, Flowers Foods (Wonder Bread, Nature’s Own), The Wonderful Company (FIJI Water, Justin Wines), and J&J Snack Foods (Icee, Super Pretzel) trust us with their critical specification information, and rely on us to help them access the full power of that information to operate more efficiently. Specright has a deep bench of product and packaging experts, and experienced technologists. Leadership has grown and sold successful packaging and technology companies, raised multiple rounds of VC capital including two rounds for Specright from select and prominent VC groups–we are well-funded and backed by some of the best. Location Specright is headquartered in Tustin, CA. Culture We are an energetic company with an entrepreneurial, versatile, intelligent, and fast-paced culture. We promote an open and relatively flat organization with an emphasis on collaboration, sharing ideas and information. Perks Competitive salaries & equity packages Open vacation policy & flexible work hours Full benefits package that includes Medical, Vision, Life, Dental, 401k, etc

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