Director of Operations

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

• A growing manufacturing organization with a strong market position and continued investment in operational growth
• A hands-on manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• An established operation with significant opportunity to strengthen and scale manufacturing capabilities
• A leadership team focused on increasing capacity, improving operational performance, and preparing the business for continued growth
• A collaborative organization where Operations partners closely with Supply Chain, Finance, Human Resources, and Commercial leadership
• A culture seeking a visible, engaged leader who can build trust on the plant floor while driving accountability and performance

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU

• Full ownership of manufacturing operations with direct influence over production, maintenance and engineering, safety, cost, and asset reliability
• The opportunity to shape manufacturing strategy and lead meaningful capacity expansion and plant optimization initiatives
• Direct exposure to senior leadership with the ability to influence capital investment, automation, equipment, and facility decisions
• Leadership of three key functional leaders: Production, Maintenance/Engineering, and Safety
• The opportunity to build stronger systems, operating rhythms, and leadership capabilities rather than simply maintain the status quo
• A highly visible role where operational improvements will have a direct impact on business performance and future growth

LOCATION

• 5 days onsite in TN

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT

• Serve as the senior manufacturing leader for the site with accountability for safety, production performance, cost, and equipment reliability
• Define and execute the manufacturing strategy needed to increase capacity and support continued growth
• Identify bottlenecks and lead initiatives focused on throughput, efficiency, labor utilization, OEE, and cost reduction
• Own key manufacturing financial drivers, including labor, overtime, scrap, maintenance spend, operating budgets, and capital priorities
• Strengthen safety culture and ensure safety is embedded into daily operations and leadership expectations
• Improve equipment uptime through stronger preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Develop a high-performing leadership team and create a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and engagement

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership, ideally within chemical, coatings, specialty materials, or a similar process manufacturing environment
• Experience leading complex manufacturing operations with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and overall performance
• A strong track record of improving plant performance through Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing operating budgets, manufacturing cost drivers, and capital investments
• Proven ability to lead and develop managers across Production, Maintenance/Engineering, Safety, or similar operational functions
• Bachelor`s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

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