Director of Plant Operations

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Summary: As the Plant Operations Director, you will lead plant operations by managing daily production activities and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. You will oversee a team of direct and indirect reports to maintain efficient, safe, and high‑quality manufacturing processes. This position requires solving complex operational challenges and collaborating closely with Sales, Engineering, and other departments to support long‑term business objectives.

сутEffective communication and influence across all levels of leadership are essential to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Lead and manage plant operations teams, including direct and indirect reports, to achieve production targets while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Develop and execute mid‑term operational plans that align with broader organizational strategies and support business growth.
• Identify and resolve complex operational problems that impact production efficiency, cost, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to ensure production capabilities meet customer demands and product specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by influencing cross‑functional partners and promoting best practices throughout the plant.
• Communicate operational performance and challenges to senior management, providing data‑driven insights and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations while fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork.

• Monitor daily production schedules and adjust resources to meet changing priorities and customer requirements.
• Conduct regular team meetings to align on goals, share updates, and address operational issues.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process optimization.
• Support recruitment, training, and development of plant operations personnel to build a capable and motivated workforce.
• Coordinate with maintenance and engineering to minimize downtime and ensure equipment reliability.
• Prepare and present reports on operational metrics, safety incidents, and project progress to leadership.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track plant productivity and quality outcomes.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Experience:
  
  7+ years of համար progressive plant operations or manufacturing management experience intrusion mid‑ to large‑size manufacturing organization; experience with complex production/manufacturing environment.
• Functional
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional leadership abilities with experience managing teams and fostering collaboration across(media) departments;
  Proficient in solving complex operational problems affecting multiple functions and business outcomes;
  Ability to develop and execute operational plans aligned with organizational goals and customer needs;
  Understanding of blueprints and schematics;
  Excellent understanding of costing/pricing strategy and scrap reduction;
  Strong understanding of engineering/detailed and complex, made‑to‑order products;
  Previous Continuous Improvement/Lean experience.
• Technology Aptitude/
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent Microsoft Office skillset; previous experience with ERP systems with experience in Oracle preferred;
  Experience with data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel and Power BI.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Effective communication and influence skills to engage with senior managers and cross‑functional partners.
• Leadership/Behaviors:
  Experience collaborating with Engineering, Sales, and other business functions to drive operational success;
  Exceptional servant‑leadership mentality;
  Ability to develop and instill a unified vision and tecnic;
  Balances a sense of urgency with hands‑on mentoring and leading on the floor;
  Ability to align and motivate teams;
  Flexible and adaptable.
• Culture Match Behaviors:
  Comfortable working in a collaborative environment; high integrity, genuine, and authentic; supportive and service‑minded.

• Salary:
  Salary is commensurate with proven expertise.
• Reports To:
  
  VP/GM
• Core
  
  Hours:
  
  7:00 am‑5:00 pm (approximately 8‑9 hours within this timeframe)
• Typical Work Week: M‑F; occasional weekends based on production goals.
• Direct Reports: 7 direct reports.
• Work
  
  Conditions:
  
  Primarily an office and manufacturing environment.
• Travel: up to 15 % travel possible.

Director

Full‑time

Manufacturing

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing