Director of Operations

Prysmian•Rockwall, TX

21d

About The Position

The Director of Operations provides strategic and operational leadership across the company's multi-site manufacturing network. The role is accountable for safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery performance at every facility, while building a consistent operating system, talent pipeline, and culture of continuous improvement across locations. The Director partners closely with Plant Managers, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and HR to help each site operate at world-class levels and ensure capacity, capital, and talent decisions support business growth and customer commitments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, business administration, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership experience, including 5+ years leading multiple sites or a multi-plant network.
Proven track record managing P&L, capital budgets, and operational KPIs across geographically dispersed facilities.
Deep knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or comparable continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong experience with ERP/MES systems and data-driven decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to lead through others, build high-performing teams, and manage change across a diverse, multi-site organization.
Working knowledge of OSHA, environmental regulations, and quality systems such as ISO 9001 or equivalent.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly, up to 40–50%, between facilities, including international travel as applicable.
Executive-level communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and the board.
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced, multi-site manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree.
Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Experience in electronics, cable/connector, or precision component manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the multi-site manufacturing operations strategy in alignment with business goals, growth plans, and customer demand.
Establish and standardize a common operating system across plants, including KPIs, daily management, and tiered accountability meetings.
Set annual operating and capital budgets for all locations and own P&L accountability for manufacturing operations.
Drive productivity, throughput, and cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining or improving quality and service levels.
Lead capacity planning, footprint strategy, and capital investment decisions across the network.
Manage and develop Plant Managers and Site Leaders, set performance expectations, and hold sites accountable to targets.
Build bench strength and succession plans for critical operations roles, partnering with HR on talent acquisition, development, and retention.
Foster engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement through regular site visits and gemba walks.
Standardize best practices and lead cross-site knowledge sharing to reduce performance variability.
Champion an EHS-first culture and ensure locations meet or exceed OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements.
Ensure consistent adherence to quality management systems and customer quality requirements across sites.
Oversee compliance with environmental, labor, and applicable trade/export regulations at each facility.
Lead deployment of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and/or continuous improvement methodologies across locations.
Standardize processes, work instructions, and ERP/MES systems to improve consistency, data integrity, and decision-making.
Identify and lead major process improvement, automation, and cost-savings projects with measurable ROI.
Partner with Supply Chain and Planning to align production schedules with demand, inventory targets, and on-time delivery goals.
Collaborate with Engineering on new product introductions, process qualifications, and manufacturability improvements.
Work with Finance on cost accounting, standard costs, and margin improvement initiatives.
Partner with HR on workforce planning, labor relations, compensation strategy, and organizational design across sites.
Report operational performance and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and/or the board as needed.