Director of Operations-SRC Automotive

SRC Holdings Corp.•Springfield, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SRC Automotive, Inc. is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader to serve as their Director of Operations. This role will provide strategic and operational leadership across two manufacturing facilities, overseeing approximately 150 associates. The Director of Operations will be responsible for the overall performance of production operations, establishing clear expectations, developing strong leaders, driving accountability, and building sustainable systems to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and financial performance. As a 100% employee-owned company, this individual will focus on developing people, strengthening manufacturing systems, and building operational capabilities to support long-term growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in operations management or related field or equivalent experience
7+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including responsibility for large production teams.
Demonstrated success leading through managers and supervisors rather than relying on direct day-to-day oversight.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, and capacity management
Experience improving safety, quality, delivery, labor efficiency, productivity, and cost performance.
Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to understand how operational decisions impact overall company performance.
Experience developing leaders, building high-performing teams, and creating accountability at multiple levels of an organization.
Ability to balance immediate production needs with longer-term operational strategy and capability building.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, or similar continuous improvement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and direction for production operations across two manufacturing facilities.
Lead and develop the Facility Manager and Production Manager while building capability and accountability throughout the supervisory team.
Establish and execute operational strategies that support company goals for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, labor performance, capacity utilization, workflow, and overall operational efficiency.
Use operational and financial data to identify trends, constraints, and opportunities and translate them into clear action plans.
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, and other functions to resolve operational challenges and support business objectives.
Develop and manage production budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, and resource requirements.
Ensure production capacity and workforce capabilities are aligned with current demand and future business needs.
Build a strong culture of accountability, problem-solving, continuous improvement, and employee ownership.
Coach and develop managers and supervisors, strengthening the leadership bench and succession pipeline within Operations.
Ensure consistent operating practices, communication, and expectations across both facilities.