Director Of Operations

Responsibilities

• Oversight of daily plant and manufacturing operations in a highly technical production environment.
• Leadership and management of approximately six direct reports across key operational departments, ensuring alignment and accountability.
• Management of manufacturing, procurement, purchasing, customer service, and operational support functions to meet business objectives.
• Closely partnering with executive leadership to understand business priorities, customer expectations, and long-term operational goals.
• Driving accountability for production performance, quality, delivery, cost, and customer service across the organization.
• Management of operational budgets, cost controls, financial performance, and P&L-related responsibilities.
• Monitoring business performance, identifying operational gaps, and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Development, documentation, and strengthening of internal processes, leadership structures, and communication channels across departments.
• Serving as the central operations leader responsible for running the plant and supporting business growth initiatives.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support demand planning and supply chain effectiveness.
• Supporting the organization's growth from approximately 26 employees toward a larger team of up to 75 employees, ensuring operational readiness.
• Working as a long-term operations partner to executive leadership, preparing to assume greater ownership of day-to-day operations during leadership transitions.

Requirements

• Progressive operations leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading a highly technical manufacturing environment.
• Background in durable goods, electronics, electronic components, box-build assemblies, contract manufacturing, or similar technical production environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, procurement, purchasing, and customer service functions.
• Experience managing direct reports and leading cross-functional teams.
• Financial acumen, including budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and P&L responsibility.
• Ability to lead plant operations while partnering closely with executive leadership.
• Strong people leadership, communication, and management skills.
• Experience improving processes, driving accountability, and supporting organizational growth.
• Experience with continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with supply chain, procurement, and demand planning in a manufacturing context.
• Experience with electronic components, box-build manufacturing, or technical assembly.
• Experience sourcing plastics, molded components, or specialized production materials.
• Previous leadership titles such as VP of Operations, General Manager, Plant Manager, Director of Operations, Operations Manager, or Site Leader.
• Experience leading an organization through growth or operational transition.
• Experience in a small to mid-sized manufacturing company where the leader is hands-on and highly visible.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, contract manufacturing, and durable goods production.
• Background in strategic planning and executive partnership within an operations context.
• Demonstrated ability to support and execute continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with box build and electronics manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with electronic components, box-build manufacturing, or technical assembly.
• Experience sourcing plastics, molded components, or specialized production materials.
• Previous leadership titles such as VP of Operations, General Manager, Plant Manager, Director of Operations, Operations Manager, or Site Leader.
• Experience leading an organization through growth or operational transition.
• Experience in a small to mid-sized manufacturing company where the leader is hands-on and highly visible.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, contract manufacturing, and durable goods production.
• Background in strategic planning and executive partnership within an operations context.
• Demonstrated ability to support and execute continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with box build and electronics manufacturing environments.

Skills

• Progressive operations leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading a highly technical manufacturing environment.
• Background in durable goods, electronics, electronic components, box-build assemblies, contract manufacturing, or similar technical production environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, procurement, purchasing, and customer service functions.
• Experience managing direct reports and leading cross-functional teams.
• Financial acumen, including budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and P&L responsibility.
• Ability to lead plant operations while partnering closely with executive leadership.
• Strong people leadership, communication, and management skills.
• Experience improving processes, driving accountability, and supporting organizational growth.
• Experience with continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with supply chain, procurement, and demand planning in a manufacturing context.
• Experience with electronic components, box-build manufacturing, or technical assembly.
• Experience sourcing plastics, molded components, or specialized production materials.
• Previous leadership titles such as VP of Operations, General Manager, Plant Manager, Director of Operations, Operations Manager, or Site Leader.
• Experience leading an organization through growth or operational transition.
• Experience in a small to mid-sized manufacturing company where the leader is hands-on and highly visible.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, contract manufacturing, and durable goods production.
• Background in strategic planning and executive partnership within an operations context.
• Demonstrated ability to support and execute continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with box build and electronics manufacturing environments.

Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Benefits & Perks:

• Health & Wellness: Medical Insurance through Aetna, Dental & Vision Insurance through MetLife.
• Paid Time Off: 13 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually, PTO accrues throughout the year, PTO is available for use after a 90-day introductory period, PTO is separate from paid holidays.
• Paid Holidays: Hi-Tek provides 8 paid company holidays, including: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.