Director of Operations

About the role

The Director of Operations will lead all manufacturing operations and play a key role in driving the next phase of growth for the organization. This individual will oversee machining, assembly, scheduling, engineering, purchasing, inventory, maintenance, and shipping and receiving while developing systems and leadership capabilities that support long-term scalability.

Responsibilities

• Lead all manufacturing operations including production, engineering, scheduling, supply chain, maintenance, and inventory.
• Drive operational performance through improved production visibility, visual management, Kanban systems, and effective management of complex BOM structures while improving throughput, labor efficiency, inventory performance, on-time delivery, profitability, and overall operational scalability.
• Lead capacity planning, workforce development, automation, and capital investment initiatives.
• Establish KPI accountability systems and improve operational visibility across departments.
• Build and develop teams and leaders across Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Scheduling, and Supply Chain.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and 5S initiatives.
• Operate within an ISO 9001 and AS9100 compliance, quality systems, and operational standards.
• Partner with leadership to support long-term growth initiatives and operational strategy.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5–6+ years of manufacturing leadership experience with preference for machining, engineered products, or precision manufacturing environments.
• Proven success improving throughput, labor efficiency, OTD, margin, inventory planning, and operational performance.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and KPI accountability systems.
• Financial acumen with experience managing operational budgets and performance metrics.
• Experience with ERP systems, automation, and manufacturing technologies preferred.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 or AS9100 environments preferred.