Director of Operations
About The Position
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Director of Operations is responsible for the full operational cost structure and performance of Manufacturing, Engineering Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Warehouse functions. This role owns operational efficiency, supplier economics, working capital management, and margin expansion initiatives. The Director of Operations will lead structured cost-reduction programs, strengthen vendor negotiations, improve inventory velocity, enhance production throughput, and implement financial discipline across all operational functions. This position requires strong commercial acumen, rigorous KPI management, and hands-on leadership within a manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred)
- 10–15 years of progressive manufacturing and operations leadership experience
- Demonstrated success in cost reduction and margin improvement
- Strong experience negotiating supplier contracts
- Deep understanding of inventory management and working capital principles
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and operational reporting tools
- Experience overseeing supply chain and warehouse operations
- Financially disciplined with strong operational and commercial acumen
- Experienced in supplier negotiation and cost analysis
- Hands-on leader comfortable operating in a manufacturing environment
- Data-driven and KPI-focused
- Strong communicator capable of partnering effectively with Finance and executive leadership
- Experienced building structured, accountable operational teams
Nice To Haves
- MBA preferred
Responsibilities
- Own operational performance across manufacturing, engineering support, procurement, supply chain, and warehouse functions
- Lead structured cost-reduction and margin-improvement initiatives
- Develop and manage operational budgets in partnership with Finance
- Monitor KPIs including OEE, labor efficiency, scrap rates, inventory turns, cost per unit, and on-time delivery
- Renegotiate vendor contracts and strengthen commercial agreements
- Implement inventory controls and improve forecasting accuracy
- Improve production throughput and scheduling discipline
- Strengthen procurement processes and vendor performance management
- Provide regular operational and financial reporting to executive leadership
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and internal controls
Benefits
- Competitive and performance-based bonuses
- 100% company-paid health insurance (single coverage)
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with generous company matching
- Paid time off plus paid holidays
- Complimentary breakfasts, lunches, and snacks
- Team events, BBQs, and our annual company Olympics
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
