Director of Operations

Job Description

Core Requirements:

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• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related discipline
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• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership experience
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Preferred Requirements:

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• Experience leading multiple departments, operating areas, or locations
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• Background working within a union manufacturing environment
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The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership for a complex manufacturing organization with responsibility for delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective performance. This leader will balance daily execution with longer-term improvement initiatives, ensuring the organization has the people, processes, and equipment necessary to meet evolving business requirements.

Responsibilities:

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• Lead manufacturing operations with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and overall performance
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• Establish operating priorities and performance expectations that improve throughput, asset utilization, reliability, and customer service
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• Build a strong leadership pipeline through coaching, succession planning, workforce development, and clear accountability
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• Drive continuous improvement through structured problem-solving, standard work, performance management, and disciplined execution
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• Partner across Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial functions to address constraints and support business objectives
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• Develop operating, capacity, and capital plans that strengthen long-term competitiveness while maintaining strong execution against near-term commitments
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CiresiMorek is a team of experienced industry professionals known for a hands-on, relationship-driven approach. Having completed 3,500+ searches, we are more than just headhunters; we are industry advisors behind every successful placement.

Confidentiality is guaranteed. Applications require a resume/CV with contact information.

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