Director of Operations

Position Summary

The Director of Operations is responsible for leading all manufacturing operations to achieve world-class performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement. This role provides strategic and tactical leadership across production, continuous improvement, supply chain coordination, maintenance, and operational excellence initiatives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with extensive Lean Manufacturing experience and a proven ability to drive organizational change, improve operational performance, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

The Director of Operations will lead transformation efforts utilizing Lean principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and change management strategies to optimize manufacturing processes, increase productivity, reduce waste, and support business growth objectives

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Key Responsibiliti

esOperational Leadersh

• ipDirect and oversee all manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are consistently achieve
• d.Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with company goals and growth initiative
• s.Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational excellence and continuous improvemen
• t.Lead production planning, capacity management, labor optimization, and resource allocation activitie
• s.Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Finance to ensure alignment across the organizatio

n.
Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvem

• entChampion Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the organization and drive a culture of continuous improveme
• nt.Lead Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, SMED, and other Lean initiativ
• es.Identify and eliminate waste across manufacturing and business processes to improve productivity and profitabili
• ty.Drive measurable improvements in OEE, throughput, inventory turns, lead times, scrap reduction, and labor efficien
• cy.Implement sustainable systems that support operational excellence and long-term business grow

th.
Change Leader

• shipServe as a transformational leader capable of driving significant operational and cultural cha
• nge.Develop and execute change management strategies that improve employee engagement and organizational effectiven
• ess.Build alignment across all levels of the organization during periods of growth, restructuring, or process transformat
• ion.Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous learn
• ing.Communicate operational goals, progress, and expectations clearly throughout the organizat

ion.
Team Develo

• pmentLead, coach, and develop plant managers, supervisors, and operational lea
• ders.Create succession plans and talent development strategies to strengthen organizational capabi
• lity.Promote employee involvement in continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving activi
• ties.Build a culture centered on safety, teamwork, respect, and operational discip

line.
Financial & Business Perfo

• rmanceManage operational budgets and capital expendi
• tures.Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and customer service stan
• dards.Support annual operating plans, forecasting, and strategic business pla
• nning.Analyze operational data and financial metrics to identify opportunities for performance improv
• ement.Ensure effective utilization of equipment, labor, and facility reso

urces.
Safety, Quality & Com

• plianceChampion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with all OSHA and regulatory requir
• ements.Partner with Quality leadership to drive customer satisfaction and product quality improv
• ements.Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, policies, and proc
• edures.Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts related to safety, quality, and operational

issues.Qualifi

cationsEd

• ucationBachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field re
• quired.MBA or advanced degree pre

ferred.Exp

• erience10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership expe
• rience.5+ years in a Director-level or senior operational leadershi
• p role.Demonstrated success leading Lean Manufacturing transformations in a complex manufacturing envir
• onment.Proven ability to lead organizational change and improve operational perfo
• rmance.Experience managing multi-functional teams and developing future l
• eaders.Background in automotive, industrial manufacturing, consumer products, engineered products, or related manufacturing environments pre