Director of Operations-SRC Automotive

Job Description

Job Description

SRC Automotive, Inc. : Driving Excellence in Engine Manufacturing and Remanufacturing across Automotive, Marine, Natural Gas, Oil, and Power Systems industries.

Who We Are:
At SRC, our Employee-Owners don’t just work here – they drive our success. Equipped with exceptional skills and a deep understanding of how their work impacts the bottom line, they embody our legacy of ownership and excellence.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced manufacturing leader to serve as our Director of Operations, providing strategic and operational leadership across our two manufacturing facilities.

This position is responsible for the overall performance of production operations, leading team of Production Managers and Production Supervisors with approximately 150 associates. The Director of Operations will establish clear expectations, develop strong leaders, drive accountability, and build sustainable systems that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and financial performance.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we are looking for a leader who understands that operational success is about more than hitting today's production numbers. This individual will help develop our people, strengthen our manufacturing systems, and build the operational capabilities needed to support SRC Automotive's long-term growth.

What You'll Do

• Provide overall leadership and direction for production operations across two manufacturing facilities.
• Lead and develop the Facility Manager and Production Manager while building capability and accountability throughout the supervisory team.
• Establish and execute operational strategies that support company goals for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, labor performance, capacity utilization, workflow, and overall operational efficiency.
• Use operational and financial data to identify trends, constraints, and opportunities and translate them into clear action plans.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, and other functions to resolve operational challenges and support business objectives.
• Develop and manage production budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, and resource requirements.
• Ensure production capacity and workforce capabilities are aligned with current demand and future business needs.
• Build a strong culture of accountability, problem-solving, continuous improvement, and employee ownership.
• Coach and develop managers and supervisors, strengthening the leadership bench and succession pipeline within Operations.
• Ensure consistent operating practices, communication, and expectations across both facilities.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in operations management or related field or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including responsibility for large production teams.
• Demonstrated success leading through managers and supervisors rather than relying on direct day-to-day oversight.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, and capacity management
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, or similar continuous improvement experience preferred.
• Experience improving safety, quality, delivery, labor efficiency, productivity, and cost performance.
• Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to understand how operational decisions impact overall company performance.
• Experience developing leaders, building high-performing teams, and creating accountability at multiple levels of an organization.
• Ability to balance immediate production needs with longer-term operational strategy and capability building.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive compensation package and growth opportunities.
• Affordable and comprehensive insurance on your 61st day.
• Bonus Program
• PTO and 11 paid holidays.
• 5% 401(k) match and ESOP.
• 100% tuition reimbursement.
• Fitness center and wellness programs with mental health resources.

Why SRC?

At SRC, we empower our employee-owners to think, act, and feel like businesspeople. Through open-book management and the Great Game of Business®, we create a culture where everyone has a voice, understands the business, and shares in its success.

Join us and be a key player in shaping the growth engine of SRC Automotive. Apply now to lead with impact, vision, and ownership.

Location: 4431 W. Calhoun, Springfield, MO 65802