Director of Operations

Location: Marquette, Michigan
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Integrated OEM Solutions

The Director of Plant Operations is accountable for the end-to-end performance of the manufacturing site, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and employee engagement. This role provides strategic and hands‑on leadership across production, planning, purchasing, and facilities, ensuring operational excellence in a regulated manufacturing environment.

As a senior operations leader at EXALTA, the Director of Plant Operations partners cross‑functionally and across sites to execute enterprise initiatives, support growth, and drive continuous improvement—while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and patient safety.

• Own site performance across Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and Inventory metrics.
• Lead Manufacturing, Purchasing, Production Planning, Facilities, and Maintenance functions.
• Ensure production output aligns with customer demand, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Serve as the Operations representative for assigned franchise, product family, or customer portfolio.

• Drive Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and employee‑led improvement initiatives.
• Improve throughput, OEE, inventory turns, and cost structure through disciplined execution.
• Implement standard work, visual management, and daily management systems.
• Build, develop, and lead a high‑performing leadership team and workforce.
• Create a culture of accountability, engagement, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Hold leaders and employees accountable to EXALTA’s values and performance expectations.

• Champion a proactive safety culture with a goal of zero incidents.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, Local, and environmental regulations.
• Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure products meet all internal and external requirements.

• Support revenue growth through close alignment with Sales, Marketing, and Program Management.
• Partner with Global Supply Chain to ensure material availability at the lowest total cost.
• Lead cross‑functional, cross‑site initiatives that strengthen operational capability and enterprise performance.
• Lead capital planning and equipment utilization to support growth, efficiency, and safety.
• Manage operating budgets and deliver cost discipline aligned to business objectives.

• Manufacturing & Operational Leadership
• Strategic Execution & Results Orientation
• People Development & Engagement
• Quality, Safety & Compliance Focus
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field required;
  Master’s preferred.
• 10–15 years of manufacturing experience with 7–10 years in progressive leadership roles.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.

• Light physical work, including occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) required in manufacturing areas.
• Office‑based with significant presence on the manufacturing floor.