Our client, an established industrial automation manufacturer, is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee production, supply chain, quality, and operational performance. This position offers the opportunity to strengthen processes and support sustainable growth within a technically focused manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing, assembly, supply chain, warehouse, and facilities operations.
• Develop operating plans aligned with production targets, customer commitments, and financial objectives.
• Improve throughput, capacity utilization, product quality, and on-time delivery.
• Establish performance metrics and provide regular operational reporting to senior leadership.
• Oversee inventory planning, vendor performance, purchasing, and material availability.
• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with engineering, sales, quality, and service teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Develop managers and supervisors while promoting accountability, safety, and collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, business, or a related field.

10+ years of manufacturing or operations experience, including 5+ years in leadership.

Experience within industrial automation, capital equipment, or engineered products.

Strong understanding of production planning, supply chain management, and inventory control.

Demonstrated success improving productivity, quality, cost, and delivery performance.

Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems and lean manufacturing principles.

Strong financial, analytical, communication, and team leadership skills.

Benefits

Annual salary of $120,000 to $140,000.

Performance-based annual bonus of up to 10%.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

401(k) plan with up to 4% employer matching.

15 days of paid time off plus paid company holidays.

Company-paid life and disability insurance.

Professional development and leadership training opportunities.

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