Director of Operations

Director Of OperationsReporting directly to the CFO, the Director of Operations is responsible for the full operational cost structure and performance of Manufacturing, Engineering Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Warehouse functions. This role owns operational efficiency, supplier economics, working capital management, and margin expansion initiatives.The Director of Operations will lead structured cost-reduction programs, strengthen vendor negotiations, improve inventory velocity, enhance production throughput, and implement financial discipline across all operational functions. This position requires strong commercial acumen, rigorous KPI management, and hands-on leadership within a manufacturing environment.Key areas of ownership include:Driving gross margin improvement through cost control, productivity gains, and waste reductionLeading supplier negotiations to improve pricing, payment terms, service levels, and contractual protectionsImproving working capital performance by optimizing inventory levels and reducing excess and obsolete stockStrengthening production planning, scheduling reliability, and labor utilizationEstablishing disciplined KPI reporting tied directly to financial performancePartnering with Engineering to ensure cost-effective product design and manufacturabilityOverseeing warehouse operations to improve material flow, accuracy, and logistics cost managementAligning procurement strategy with financial objectives and cash flow targetsBuilding accountability systems and performance standards across operational leadershipThis role serves as a key operational partner to Finance, ensuring operational decisions directly support profitability, cost transparency, and sustainable growth.Responsibilities:Own operational performance across manufacturing, engineering support, procurement, supply chain, and warehouse functionsLead structured cost-reduction and margin-improvement initiativesDevelop and manage operational budgets in partnership with FinanceMonitor KPIs including OEE, labor efficiency, scrap rates, inventory turns, cost per unit, and on-time deliveryRenegotiate vendor contracts and strengthen commercial agreementsImplement inventory controls and improve forecasting accuracyImprove production throughput and scheduling disciplineStrengthen procurement processes and vendor performance managementProvide regular operational and financial reporting to executive leadershipEnsure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and internal controls