Director of Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Operations

The Director of Operations leads all day-to-day manufacturing and operational activities, including production, supply chain, facilities, maintenance, and continuous improvement. This role is accountable for safe, efficient, and compliant operations in a manufacturing environment. The Director drives operational performance through Lean manufacturing, disciplined execution, and strong cross-functional leadership, partnering with Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to achieve delivery, cost, and quality objectives while fostering a high-performance, safety-first culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing, production control, supply chain, maintenance, and facilities functions.
• Establish and manage KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with government and environmental regulations.
• Drive Lean initiatives and continuous improvement across operations.
• Oversee complex manufacturing processes
• Optimize throughput, equipment utilization, labor productivity, and inventory levels.
• Lead procurement, supplier performance, scheduling, and logistics activities.
• Oversee equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and capital improvement projects.
• Develop, mentor, and hold accountable managers and supervisors across operations.
• Manage operational budgets, capital plans, cost controls, and productivity initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations Management.
• 7+ years manufacturing leadership experience, including plant or operations management.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 is a plus
• Proven success leading Lean transformations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What we offer:

• A dynamic, flexible culture, that promotes collaboration and professional/ personal growth of each team member
• To be a part of a well-established team that values hard work, innovation & knows the value of its people
• Coaching and mentoring, helping team members realize their potential, aiding in defining goals and executing them
• We are privately owned with an aggressive growth strategy; Making way for ample advancement opportunities to transition into operations and/or direct management
• Competitive base package
• Continuous training - we are firm believers that a strong, knowledgeable, well-trained staff is the reason we are at the top of our field, having continued success
• Competitive health-care package

Our goal as leaders is to provide value, value to our clients, vendors and more importantly to our team – YOU!

Looking forward to getting to know you...