Director of Operations-CGI

The Timken Company • Carson City, NV

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About The Position

CGI by Timken is seeking a Director of Operations to manage all aspects of daily manufacturing operations. The role coordinates the overall manufacturing process and ensures operations function effectively and efficiently.

The Director of Operations oversees production from raw-material sourcing through delivery of finished goods, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The role also develops and implements strategic manufacturing plans aligned with business goals, coordinates execution across departments, tracks operational performance, and leads operations staff.

The position may require access to United States export-controlled technical data and hardware under ITAR and/or EAR. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Eligible candidates for access to controlled materials include U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, asylees, or others eligible to receive U.S. export license authorizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing systems, workflows, and production methodologies, such as batch, continuous-flow, or discrete manufacturing.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement methods, such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
• Ability to oversee procurement, materials planning, inventory control, and vendor relationships.
• Skill in production scheduling, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
• Familiarity with ISO standards or other quality systems and the ability to implement and maintain quality assurance and control protocols.
• Experience with ERP systems, such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, or Infor, and manufacturing execution systems.
• Understanding of OSHA regulations and environmental standards, with the ability to implement safety protocols and maintain compliance.
• Ability to lead complex operational projects from concept to completion, on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma certification.
• Total Quality Management (TQM) training.
• 5S training.
• Kaizen training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure seamless execution of production activities from raw-material sourcing through finished-goods delivery while maintaining efficiency, quality, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Create and implement strategic plans that align manufacturing capabilities with business goals, including capacity planning, production scheduling, cost optimization, and process improvements.
• Coordinate with engineering, production control, accounting, purchasing, quality control, and manufacturing departments to align priorities, ensure resource availability, and execute production schedules on time.
• Define, monitor, and analyze operational KPIs for efficiency, productivity, and quality; use data to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage operations staff, fostering accountability, teamwork, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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