Director of Operations

About The Opportunity

As Director of Operations, you will provide overall leadership for the Vernon facility and be responsible for ensuring the operation performs safely, efficiently, and profitably. You will lead and develop the operational team while working closely with executive leadership and cross-functional departments to improve productivity, strengthen processes, meet customer commitments, and support continued growth. This is an ideal opportunity for an operations leader who enjoys being close to the business, understands industrial environments, and knows how to turn operational challenges into measurable improvements.

What You'll Do

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Vernon facility
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with company goals
• Oversee production, machining, welding/fabrication, maintenance, quality, scheduling, and facility operations
• Ensure customer commitments, schedules, quality standards, and delivery requirements are met
• Manage labor, equipment, materials, and resources to maximize efficiency
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, productivity, cost, downtime, and delivery
• Identify operational challenges and implement solutions that improve efficiency and profitability
• Manage operating budgets, costs, and capital improvement needs
• Partner with Sales, Engineering, Quality, and other departments to support customer and business requirements
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimization
• Lead, develop, and hold managers and supervisors accountable for performance
• Build a culture centered on safety, accountability, teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement
• Provide operational reporting and recommendations to executive leadership
• Support strategic initiatives that drive facility growth and long-term success

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a hands-on, strategic operations leader who can balance the big picture with what is happening on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial services, machining, repair, fabrication, or a related industry
• Experience leading multi-department industrial operations
• Experience leading managers, supervisors, or production teams
• Strong understanding of production, scheduling, labor, equipment, and resource management
• Experience managing budgets, operating costs, and performance metrics
• A proven ability to improve processes, productivity, and operational efficiency
• Strong business judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Working knowledge of industrial safety and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems

Preferred Skills

• Experience in industrial repair, precision machining, welding, fabrication, engineered equipment, rotating equipment, or job-shop manufacturing is highly valued
• Experience with continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, capital planning, equipment investments, and production planning is also a plus

Why This Role Matters

Bender CCP handles work that keeps critical equipment operating and helps customers avoid costly downtime. Our teams work on everything from pumps, compressors, gearboxes, and turbines to large-scale machining, restoration, fabrication, and field service projects. Our Vernon facility gives us the capacity and equipment to take on jobs of significant size and complexity. The Director of Operations will have a direct opportunity to improve how we operate, develop our people, strengthen our processes, and help position the Vernon facility for its next stage of growth. If you're ready to take ownership of a major industrial operation, lead talented teams, and make a measurable impact, we'd like to meet you.

Compensation

$150,000–$160,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Location

Vernon, CA

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance