Director of Operations | Transportation & Material Moving

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all facility operations including asset and inventory control, shipping/receiving, engineering resources, budgets, and expenses.
• Direct and coordinate engineering teams, program managers, and project engineers to manage workloads effectively.
• Develop and oversee program and company-wide schedules with resource allocation for current and future projects.
• Monitor program schedules, proactively identifying and resolving potential delays.
• Ensure programs are delivered on time, within budget, and with high quality results.
• Communicate development strategies and schedules across all organizational levels.
• Foster an open, collaborative environment that removes barriers and encourages teamwork.
• Lead cross-functional teams for complex, high-priority programs.
• Maintain and enhance ISO-9001 certification and quality standards.
• Implement and manage a Root-Cause Investigation Program to address and resolve critical issues.
• Oversee employee development, including recruiting, training, career planning, and performance management.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and vendors.
• Participate in design review and approval meetings.
• Support special projects and perform other assigned duties as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in a technical company.
• 2+ years of facility or office management experience.
• 4-year degree in an engineering discipline (MBA preferred).
• 3+ years of experience collaborating with manufacturers' representatives (electronic and mechanical components).
• 3+ years of experience managing contractors/subcontractors for electronic product manufacturing.
• Proven technical and business acumen, with budgetary management expertise.
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills (oral and written).
• Demonstrated success implementing quality standards (ISO-9001) and continuous improvement strategies.
• Skilled in negotiation, influencing, and building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Problem-solving and strategic thinking with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop effective solutions.
• High cultural awareness and ability to work with diverse teams.
• Strong documentation and presentation skills.
• Positive, self-motivated, ethical, and goal-driven leader.