Director of Operations

About the role

The Director of Operations provides strategic leadership and oversight of all operational functions, including Machining, Assembly, Quality, and Supply Chain. This role is responsible for defining and executing operational strategy to support company growth, scalability, and profitability while ensuring alignment with customer requirements for quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans with measurable business impact
• Lead the development and execution of the end-to-end supply chain strategy
• Drive cross-functional alignment, long-term planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Own the definition and execution of operational strategy to support company growth, scalability, and profitability
• Ensure alignment with customer requirements for quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery
• Lead large, cross-functional, and multi-level teams
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Shaping business objectives, operational excellence, and organizational performance

Requirements

• Deep expertise in manufacturing operations, supply chain strategy, and end-to-end operational management
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans with measurable business impact
• Strong financial acumen, including cost management, budgeting, and capital planning
• Extensive experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or operational excellence frameworks
• Demonstrated success leading large, cross-functional, and multi-level teams
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Syteline) and advanced planning tools
• High degree of accountability, ownership, and results orientation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field required
• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 12–15 years of similar experience in manufacturing operations or supply chain leadership roles
• At least 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience at senior or director-level responsibilities

Skills

• Deep expertise in manufacturing operations, supply chain strategy, and end-to-end operational management
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans with measurable business impact
• Strong financial acumen, including cost management, budgeting, and capital planning
• Extensive experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or operational excellence frameworks
• Demonstrated success leading large, cross-functional, and multi-level teams
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Syteline) and advanced planning tools
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• High degree of accountability, ownership, and results orientation

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities and training programs
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture

Pay

$165,000 - $185,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday

Department

Operations

Locations

Wilsonville, Audix