Director of Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Woodshop, Welding, and Shipping Managers while fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and teamwork.
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations, including woodworking, welding, shipping, receiving, quality, safety, and production efficiency.
• Build strong relationships throughout the organization and earn credibility with a highly engaged, internally developed workforce.
• Help implement and improve systems that connect sales, production, scheduling, and invoicing workflows.
• Lead operational improvement initiatives, KPI development, reporting, and process optimization.
• Support the integration of new manufacturing technology, including a recently added steel laser and future CNC equipment.
• Manage vendor relationships, purchasing, inventory, and supply chain activities.
• Partner closely with the CEO to support continued company growth and operational scalability.

What Success Looks Like

• Earn the trust and respect of the team before implementing change.
• Create systems and processes that help the company scale efficiently.
• Maintain the collaborative, high-retention culture that has made Iron Age successful.
• Help drive the company's growth toward and beyond its next revenue milestones.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of operations leadership experience in manufacturing, fabrication, woodworking, metalworking, millwork, or a related production environment.
• Experience leading multiple departments and developing managers.
• Experience implementing or improving business systems such as CRM, ERP, production management, or workflow platforms.
• Strong process improvement, planning, and operational execution skills.

Preferred Experience

• Custom manufacturing, furniture manufacturing, woodworking, fabrication, or related production experience.
• Experience with CNC equipment, laser technology, or modern manufacturing systems.
• Industrial engineering or manufacturing operations leadership background.

The Right Personality

• Leads with humility and respect.
• Naturally uses "we" more than "I."
• Enjoys coaching, mentoring, and developing others.
• Values relationships as much as results.
• Can connect with a younger workforce and build trust quickly.
• Brings positive energy and genuine enthusiasm for helping people succeed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive executive-level compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Full-Time, Exempt Position.
• On-Site in Kennesaw, GA.
• Opportunity to grow into a larger executive leadership role as the company continues to scale.