We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Director of Operations to provide tactical and strategic leadership across all aspects of our manufacturing and delivery processes. This role is critical to ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and timely operations that drive customer satisfaction, company profitability, and long-term growth. Relocation assistance will be provided if needed

The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to lead transformative change, implement best practices, and achieve operational excellence across key areas, including production, safety, planning, inventory, shipping, receiving, and facilities/maintenance. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by fostering a culture of improvement, innovation, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

As the Director of Operations , you will:

• Oversee all production activities, including work centers, capital expenditures, direct labor staffing, procurement, inventory management, and workplace safety.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels of qualified personnel to meet current and future requirements, while developing strategic and tactical plans for workforce performance improvement.
• Mentor, train, and develop direct and indirect reports to foster career growth and operational success.
• Create, implement, and refine deterministic operations-related processes and procedures to optimize efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Plan and execute Annual Operating Plans to achieve manufacturing profit targets, quality standards, and delivery goals.
• Ensure facilities are structured to meet current and future operational needs by defining building and layout modifications.
• Justify, propose, and oversee capital equipment expenditures.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs for equipment and tooling to ensure process and product excellence.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance processes, improve productivity, and reduce waste.
• Lead initiatives to improve material management and supply chain practices, reducing costs and improving product quality.
• Drive ERP system enhancements (e.g., JDE) to improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Champion workplace safety by identifying and implementing preventative measures to reduce risks.
• Maintain ISO certification by ensuring compliance with policies, managing audits, and providing required employee training.
• Ensure all production processes deliver high-quality products that meet customer expectations and are shipped on time.
• Identify and address variances in production costs and timelines, implementing effective corrective actions as needed.
• Lead change initiatives to modernize processes and improve operational efficiency, quality, and effectiveness.
• Work collaboratively across functions to align operations with overall business objectives.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should have:

• A Bachelor’s degree (required); advanced degree highly preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing operations management, with demonstrated success in leadership roles.
• Lean Manufacturing certification (preferred).
• A strong track record of operational achievements using techniques like Daily Management, Root Cause Counter Measures, and Lean principles.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to manage change effectively.
• Functional computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP software (JDE experience preferred).
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage and align teams.