Global Manufacturing Operations Director

About the role

This role offers the chance to lead global operational excellence while shaping strategies that drive efficiency, quality, and long-term business success. You will guide multi-region operations, enhance scalable processes, and collaborate across a global organization to deliver results grounded in innovation, integrity, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global operational strategies that align with business goals and support sustainable growth

• Lead daily operations across multiple regions, ensuring consistent performance, efficiency, and operational excellence

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and other process optimization frameworks

• Define, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities

• Partner closely with leaders in Sales, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and other functions to ensure seamless execution of business initiatives

• Oversee global supply chain and logistics strategy to optimize cost, service levels, and delivery performance

• Ensure compliance with international regulatory, safety, and quality standards

• Lead, develop, and support a high-performing global operations team, promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous development

• Anticipate and mitigate operational risks while strengthening business continuity plans

• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control processes for global operations

• Champion digital transformation and technology adoption to enhance data-driven decision-making

• Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and customers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field

• 10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a global or multi-regional role

• Strong knowledge of supply chain management, manufacturing and logistics

• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Proven ability to manage budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed (25–40%)

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States

• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline (preferred)

• Experience leading large global or matrixed organizations

• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

• Demonstrated success in cost management and process optimization

• Strong organizational, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership skills

• Ability to navigate fast-paced and evolving business environments

Skills

• Global mindset

• Sound judgment, insight, and data-driven decision-making

• Encouraging diverse perspectives

• Clear, inspiring vision

• Empowering team members to contribute their best work

• Supporting team development and organizational goals

Benefits

Details on benefits will be provided upon successful application and interview.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided upon successful application and interview.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided upon successful application and interview.