Head of Operations & Business Management

Director, Operations

Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,800 employees across 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Teaching a revenue of $2.13 billion in 2025, Dorman is publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM.

That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. Plans and directs production and distribution activities and establishes priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.

Directs production and distribution activities to obtain optimum utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.

Reviews and analyzes production, distribution, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating, production or distribution problems.

To the extent appropriate, creates and maintains an environment which encourages others to work together to achieve business goals.

Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.

Revise schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems.

Lead and develop team of five managers who lead ~400 employees in Production, IC/QC, Receiving and Distribution

At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in operations management within manufacturing, distribution, or related industries, demonstrating increasing scope and responsibility.

Proven expertise in Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement frameworks, with a history of driving operational excellence and process optimization.

Experience collaborating with diverse functional areas, including product management, engineering, sales, and strategic sourcing, is highly desirable.

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications; familiarity with SAP or equivalent enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is a plus.

Multilingual abilities and cross-cultural competence are advantages in our global and diverse workplace setting.

Bachelor's degree (B. or five to ten years related experience and/or training; Ten plus years directly managing people.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $130,800.00 to $196,200.00. This role is also eligible for a bonus. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. As a Dorman US contributor, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid time off (sick/vacation), and Paid Parental Leave. S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Job Segment: ERP, QC, Operations Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Lean Six Sigma, Technology, Quality, Operations, Management

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