Director of Operations

Pacific International is partnering with a publicly traded global industrial materials organization with a significant international footprint. The company is recognized for delivering highly engineered, mission‑critical solutions that support complex manufacturing and industrial processes worldwide. As part of its continued investment in regional operational excellence, the organization is strengthening its North American manufacturing leadership. The business is seeking an Associate Director of Operations to play a critical role in translating global strategy into high‑performance regional execution across multiple manufacturing and fabrication sites across North America. This is a highly visible operational leadership position, partnering closely with senior regional leadership, plant managers, and cross‑functional teams. The role carries responsibility for driving safety, quality, delivery, cost performance, and continuous improvement while developing strong plant leadership capability and operational discipline across the region. The successful leader will bring a hands‑on, data‑driven operating mindset, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and day‑to‑day execution in a decentralized, performance‑focused organization. The role offers strong executive exposure and the opportunity to make a tangible impact across a complex, multi‑site manufacturing footprint. Key Responsibilities Provide regional operational leadership and oversight across multiple North American manufacturing and fabrication sites Translate strategic objectives into actionable operating plans with measurable performance outcomes Lead continuous improvement initiatives using structured operating system, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies Drive standardization, KPI discipline, benchmarking, and operational best practices across sites Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and regulatory standards Oversee regional engineering activities and capital projects (typically under $1M) Develop, mentor, and coach plant managers and operational leaders to build a high‑performance culture Partner with commercial and technical teams to support customer commitments and resolve operational escalations Ideal Candidate Profile 8–12+ years of progressive operations leadership experience within complex manufacturing environments Proven experience leading multi‑site or regional manufacturing operations Strong background in continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and KPI‑driven performance management Experience managing capital projects, engineering initiatives, and cost‑reduction programs Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence without direct authority Comfortable operating within a decentralized, global organization Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (MBA or advanced degree preferred) Diversity Statement At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. #J-18808-Ljbffr