| Hampford Research (HRI) is looking for a top-notch operations professional to oversee planning and manage execution of all manufacturing functions in our organization. HRI, one of the most successful specialty chemical companies in the US, particularly in the electronics, coatings, personal care and dental markets is seeking an experienced Director of Operations to join their senior management team to prepare for the next phase of our growth. You’ll set goals and strategies for all manufacturing functions including production, materials management, engineering and maintenance to enhance our current performance and drive our future growth. You’ll work on a greater variety of projects than you ever dreamed possible, and you’ll be challenged in a role that might require another 10 years of experience in a larger company. Are you ready to impact some of the most well-known brands and products? Our client roster reads like a marquee list of Fortune 500 industrial and consumer companies. Our ideal candidate will have an undergrad and preferably a graduate degree in chemistry or chemical engineering with a well-rounded background in chemical synthesis manufacturing. You’re ready to bring your perspective, skills and experience to our small, but growing company. This is a position where you’ll have the opportunity to make an immediate and long lasting impact on the company’s success. You pride yourself on your ability to set long terms goals and priorities, organize and resource the projects necessary to achieve those goals and use your emotional intelligence to drive your teams to successfully execute those projects. You’ll be a key member of small high-performing management team at a diverse, welcoming, family oriented company. Your innovative and creative mindset, strong prioritization and decision-making skills, level of initiative, and ability to work with all team members, will allow you – and our company - to experience great success in the future. | 
