Head of Operations
American Trading International, Inc. · Los Angeles Metropolitan Area · 1 wk ago
On-siteProject Management$110k–$170k/yrFull-time
What you'll do
- Lead Operational Excellence
- Own the execution of day-to-day operations to ensure safe, compliant, cost-effective, and on-time export performance.
- Improve coordination across Supply Chain, Sales, Quality Assurance, Finance, Suppliers, and Operations.
- Anticipate operational bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions before they become issues.
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Evaluate existing workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and customer experience.
- Standardize and strengthen operational processes while ensuring flexibility to support growth.
- Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions that address recurring operational challenges.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement across all operational teams.
- Ensure Compliance & Manage Risk
- Ensure all operations comply with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect the business and our customers.
- Drive accountability for quality, compliance, and operational consistency across the organization.
- Lead People & Performance
- Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and operational team members.
- Create an environment built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Support succession planning, employee development, and leadership growth across the operations team.
- Build a high-performing organization capable of supporting ATI's continued expansion.
- Own Operational Performance
- Establish, monitor, and report on operational KPIs across the business.
- Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly operational performance updates to the leadership team.
- Use data and analytics to guide decision-making, prioritize initiatives, and improve business outcomes.
- Ensure teams remain focused on the metrics that matter most to customers and the business.
- Serve as the Business Integrator
- Translate strategic initiatives into clear operational plans and measurable outcomes.
- Remove barriers that slow execution and help teams work together effectively.
- Partner closely with executive leadership to support sustainable growth and organizational effectiveness.
What you'll bring
- Significant leadership experience in operations, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, or a similar operational leadership role.
- Proven success leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
- Strong understanding of operational planning, process improvement, quality systems, and performance management.
- Experience building scalable operating processes and developing high-performing teams.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions using data—even when information is incomplete.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
What to know
- This is a fully in-office leadership role.
- Minimal travel is required.
- This is a high-impact executive leadership position with significant influence over how ATI operates, grows, and delivers for customers around the world.
- The successful candidate will play a critical role in building the systems, teams, and operational discipline that support ATI's next phase of growth.
What you'll be paid
Compensation is commensurate with experience in the range of $110K-$170K. ATI offers a comprehensive benefits package including bonus opportunities, medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, and paid time off.