Director of operations

The Mission

Join a 100-year legacy of innovation in fleet safety manufacturing. We are seeking a mission-driven leader to manage our operating budget and manufacturing plan, driving a culture of excellence, safety, and operational precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Oversight: Manage operating budgets and manufacturing plans to hit cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Strategic Planning: Lead high-level manpower and productivity scheduling.
• Cost Management: Drive cost-reduction in labor and materials; partner with Engineering to "engineer cost-out" of products.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion Lean Manufacturing to eliminate waste and optimize process flow.
• Quality & Safety: Implement world-class quality plans and maintain a safe, healthy work environment for all personnel.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate with departments to align operational output with company-wide strategic goals.

Candidate Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree (Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering preferred).
• Experience: 10+ years in manufacturing management.
• Technical: Hands-on experience with PCBA/Electronics Manufacturing, metal fabrication, and painting/coating.
• Operations: Expert in low-volume/high-mix assembly and ERP/MRP systems (capacity planning/scheduling).
• Certification: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Military & Leadership Preference We highly value the discipline and strategic planning of Military Veterans. Candidates in technical branches are encouraged to apply. You must be a leader who inspires trust, coaches teams, and maintains a "mission-first" mindset.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Performance-based bonuses and professional development.

salary: $150,000 - $170,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Operational Oversight: Develop and manage the operating budget and manufacturing plan to meet total cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Strategic Planning: Ensure manpower, scheduling, and productivity measurements are met through rigorous high-level planning.
• Cost Management: Lead cost-reduction initiatives focusing on labor, material, and overhead. Collaborate with engineering teams to "engineer cost-out" of products.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion Lean Manufacturing and CI initiatives to eliminate waste, optimize process flow, and reduce lead times.
• Quality Assurance: Implement effective process quality plans to ensure world-class standards are built into every product.
• Safety & Culture: Maintain a safe, healthy work environment. Reinforce positive employee relations through transparent communication and team-based leadership.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Sync operating team needs with other departments to support overarching company goals and customer requirements.

Skills

• Lean 6 Sigma
• Green Belt
• Management

• Operations

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 10 years
• Experience level: Director

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.