Director of Operations

Essential Functions

• Drive performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Cash (SQDCC)
• Maintain operations to a predictable, system-based plan, not reactive prioritization
• Monitor and improve throughput, schedule adherence, and capacity utilization
• Ensure customer commitments are met with consistency and discipline
• Establish and enforce a structured Asset Care & Reliability (ACR) approach across all sites
• Eliminate reliance on reactive maintenance and drive progression toward planned and predictive maintenance systems
• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on operational outcomes, not isolated projects
• Integrate Continuous Improvement into daily operations across safety, quality, material flow, and production flow
• Develop and coach site Plant Managers and leadership teams
• Build leadership depth and succession capability across all sites
• Drive accountability across cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Multi-site leadership experience preferred
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, maintenance systems, and continuous improvement
• Proven ability to drive operational performance and reliability improvements
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Able to lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability
• Effective communication and leadership presence across all levels

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more