Director of Operations

IDEAL ELECTRIC COMPANY • Mansfield, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Operations provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for all manufacturing and quality functions within the large-scale motor and generator facility. This role is responsible for the holistic performance of production, maintenance, safety, and supply chain integration. The Director focuses on long-term scaling, financial performance, and organizational health, ensuring that departmental leadership has the resources, strategy, and cross-functional alignment necessary to meet corporate growth objectives.

IDEAL ELECTRIC CONFORMANCE STATEMENT
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:
Represent the company with respect by conducting business in a professional and ethical manner
Interact professionally and respectfully with customers, suppliers, and other employees
Complete assigned work in compliance with policies and procedures, and within deadlines, with or without direct supervision; when required, record and maintain accurate records pertaining to work performed
Apply job knowledge and safety and quality training in all aspects of work
Closely adhere to safety and security standards and procedures
Work effectively as a team contributor and, work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
Provide world-class customer service and customer-facing skills.
"This position requires access to, or development of, technology or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by the ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.62) or be able to obtain the appropriate U.S. government authorization (export license) to access such technology or technical data. U.S. Person status is required for this position."
"U.S. Person definition: A U.S. Person includes a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident alien (Green Card holder), a refugee, or a person granted asylum”

Requirements

• BS in Engineering, Business, or Operations Management required
• 12+ years of progressive leadership in heavy manufacturing (ideally rotating equipment), with at least 5 years in an executive or multi-departmental management role.
• Proven expertise in Lean/Six Sigma transformation, multi-million-dollar budget management, and long-range resource planning.
• High proficiency in ERP systems, project management software, and the Microsoft 365 suite.
• Must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.62) or be able to obtain the appropriate U.S. government authorization (export license) to access such technology or technical data.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute high-level manufacturing strategies; translate corporate goals into actionable operational benchmarks for departmental management.
• Serve as the ultimate authority for the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring facility-wide adherence to rigorous standards (ISO 9001) and fostering a "zero-defect" culture.
• Own the total operational budget, including P&L responsibility. Evaluate and approve capital expenditures (CAPEX) for technology, automation, and facility modernization.
• Synchronize activities between Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and R&D to ensure seamless product development and optimized manufacturing flow.
• Accountable for macro-level KPIs—including EBITDA, Total Cost of Quality, Capacity Utilization, and Safety EMR—using data-driven insights to pivot strategies.
• Mentor and develop the next tier of operational leadership, ensuring a high-performance culture rooted in accountability, safety, and professional growth.
• Act as the primary advocate for U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR). Ensure the facility maintains a robust compliance framework where regulatory integrity is never compromised by production speed.
• Champion a "safety first" environment, ensuring the leadership team enforces total compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive