Site Director

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end performance of all site services supporting manufacturing uptime, reliability, and production readiness.
• Lead a 200+ employee workforce across multiple shifts in a 24/7 operation.
• Align facility operations with production schedules, ramp curves, and plant priorities.
• Launch & Ramp Execution: Lead site services through commissioning, startup, and full production ramp-up.
• Build and implement processes, systems, and workforce structures in real time.
• Operate effectively in a high-pressure, rapidly evolving launch environment.
• Manufacturing Support Integration: Partner directly with plant leadership to support uptime, reliability, and operational constraints.
• Ensure all services are aligned with manufacturing goals and production milestones.
• Crisis & Escalation Management: Lead through operational disruptions, labor challenges, and launch volatility.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for critical issues impacting operations or production.
• Client & Stakeholder Leadership: Interface with OEM leadership, construction partners, and executive stakeholders.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships while managing competing priorities.
• Financial & Business Accountability: Full P&L ownership for a multi-million-dollar operation.
• Lead labor strategy, cost control, and budget performance during launch and ramp-up.
• Drive efficiency while maintaining service quality and safety standards.
• Workforce & Culture Leadership: Lead, develop, and scale a large, multi-discipline workforce.
• Foster a strong safety culture, including awareness of high-risk environments (chemical handling, thermal risk, controlled environments).
• Maintain positive employee relations in a complex labor environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial services, or facility operations.
• Proven experience leading 150–300+ employees in multi-shift operations.
• Direct experience supporting startup, commissioning, or large-scale launch environments.
• Strong background in manufacturing environments (required).
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: EV / battery / automotive / chemical / cleanroom manufacturing.
• Supporting OEM environments (e.g., Ford, GM, or similar).
• Strong financial acumen with full P&L responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in high-pressure, high-visibility environments.