Director of Operations

FMH Conveyors • Jonesboro, AR

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About The Position

FMH Conveyors, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, designs and manufactures industry-leading solutions for truck loading and unloading applications. Our NestaFlex® and BestFlex® brands lead the market in flexible gravity and powered conveyors, while MaxxReach® and BestReach® are premier brands in telescopic and rigid conveyor systems. Known worldwide for durability and reliability, FMH Conveyors products support material handling operations across distribution centers, e-commerce, parcel post, retail, and manufacturing environments, helping customers maximize productivity and improve efficiency. a text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th background-color: #f5f5f5; } As a Duravant Family Company, FMH Conveyors participates in global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, as well as Doing Good initiatives to support our communities. In addition to a culture that promotes long term career satisfaction, with opportunities for personal and professional growth, FMH Conveyors offers an excellent total rewards package that includes: Compensation: We offer competitive compensation Benefits: We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security Development: We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program Time Off: We offer paid holidays and paid time off Driven Team Members: We have a cross-functional, collaborative environment, focused on delivering results Core Values: Our core values are Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Winning Spirit, and Sense of Urgency Culture: We are driven by our number one asset - our employees, and their successes Doing Good: We love to be active members of our community! We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the year. a text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th background-color: #f5f5f5; } The Director of Operations reports to the President and partners closely with functional leaders across Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, Finance, and Human Resources. This role has full responsibility for leading all manufacturing operations for FMH Conveyors to ensure operational excellence, productivity, safety, and profitability. The Director of Operations drives efficiency through lean manufacturing principles and ensures consistent standards, practices, and policies across all manufacturing departments while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. a text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th background-color: #f5f5f5; }

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior management or leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading and sustaining a lean manufacturing organization.
• Strong ability to prioritize, delegate, and foster a high-performance production environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to analyze operational data, identify inefficiencies, and implement effective improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong strategic thinking and long-term operational planning capability.
• Leads by example with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop leaders.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements operational strategies and policies that align departmental activities with overall company objectives.
• Establishes priorities, measures performance, and provides clear, constructive feedback to production and operations leaders.
• Identifies operational challenges and leads process improvements to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and cost effectiveness.
• Manages operational budgets, allocates resources effectively, and monitors financial performance to ensure profitability.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to develop and execute strategies that support organizational goals and priorities.
• Promotes a strong continuous improvement and safety-first culture across all manufacturing operations.
• Leads, coaches, and develops Production Managers across all departments.
• Ensures sustainable implementation and adherence to quality standards and systems.
• Utilizes financial and operational metrics to drive data-based decision-making.
• Effectively communicates across all levels of the organization to align teams and drive results.
• Maintains a visible, approachable, and collaborative leadership presence on the production floor and within the organization.

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation
• We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security
• We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program
• We offer paid holidays and paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees