Head of Operations & Business Management
Goodwin Recruiting
Director of Operations
We are seeking a proven operations leader to drive manufacturing, supply chain, quality, planning, and delivery performance across a growing industrial technology operation. This is a high-visibility role with direct executive exposure and the opportunity to shape the operational playbook for a rapidly integrating, multi-brand business.
The Director of Operations will own site performance, including shipments, revenue delivery, inventory, lead times, quality, and operational efficiency. Beyond day-to-day execution, this leader will build scalable systems, processes, and best practices that support future growth, acquisitions, and operational integration.
Director of Operations Key Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing, supply chain, planning, quality, and delivery operations
Drive on-time delivery, revenue performance, inventory optimization, and margin improvement
Build standardized processes, systems, and workflows that support business integration and scalability
Partner closely with Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Service teams to align customer commitments and operational execution
Develop high-performing teams through accountability, continuous improvement, and leadership development
Leverage data, automation, and AI-driven tools to improve forecasting, reporting, quality, and decision-making
Director of Operations Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in industrial manufacturing, instrumentation, automation, or related industries
- Experience managing complex manufacturing environments involving mechanical, electronic, or electromechanical products
- Strong background in supply chain, production planning, inventory management, and operational performance improvement
- Microsoft Dynamics experience preferred
- Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and data-driven leadership mindset required
You will help build and refine the operational model for a growing organization undergoing significant integration and expansion. The right candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, embrace change, and have the opportunity to influence how the business scales for years to come.
$70k - $75k
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