ACCUR Recruiting Services | Executive Search for Consumer Industries · 5 days ago
Director / VP of Operations (Arts & Crafts)
Greater Boston
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveACCUR Recruiting Services is an executive search firm specializing in consumer industries, and they are seeking a Director / VP of Operations for a Boston-area arts and crafts company. This role involves overseeing daily operations, enhancing employee performance, and driving growth through structured management practices.
ConsultingProfessional ServicesRecruiting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide daily oversight of the fulfillment operation, ensuring on-time, accurate, and consistent delivery execution
Implement a clear employee performance framework, including goal setting, regular feedback, and measurable accountability
Oversee accounts receivable collections directly and through delegation, strengthening process discipline and visibility into cash flow performance
Establish KPIs and a measurement cadence for the social media and branding function, tying activities to outcomes and priorities
Lead the company’s representation at relevant industry trade shows, ensuring strong preparation, execution, and follow-through
Build and run an inventory and supply chain operating system, including forecasting, purchasing, vendor management, and inventory controls
Lead external contractors and internal stakeholders to improve integration of order management, fulfillment workflows, and shipping systems
Source, evaluate, and execute acquisitions in adjacent or near-adjacent spaces
Identify and help launch new product lines, leveraging market relationships and existing capabilities
Lead initiatives to expand sales beyond the U.S. and Canada, including operational readiness and channel execution
Drive equipment sourcing and procurement to expand direct manufacturing and production capabilities
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated interest in the arts and crafts category or a closely related end market
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with operational metrics
Highly detail-oriented, operationally rigorous, and intellectually honest
Proven ability to lead a small team, create accountability, and improve execution through practical systems and follow-through
Willingness to work on-site in the Boston area
Preferred
Experience in a product-driven business with fulfillment and light manufacturing/production complexity is beneficial
Possible relevant background from arts & crafts, candles, soaps, jewelry, fashion, accessories, or any similar space…
Source, evaluate, and execute acquisitions in adjacent or near-adjacent spaces
Identify and help launch new product lines, leveraging market relationships and existing capabilities
Lead initiatives to expand sales beyond the U.S. and Canada, including operational readiness and channel execution
Drive equipment sourcing and procurement to expand direct manufacturing and production capabilities
Company
ACCUR Recruiting Services | Executive Search for Consumer Industries
ACCUR Recruiting Services is a boutique Executive Search firm established in 2006 and now with offices in NYC, Miami and Los Angeles.
Founded in 2006
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Edouard Thoumyre
Managing Partner & Executive Recruiter
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