Director of Operations

ATHENA AG INC•Sacramento, CA

2d•$160,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Director of Operations to own end-to-end operational execution across manufacturing, supply chain, inventory planning, warehousing, logistics, and quality. This leader will translate demand into executable production, purchasing, and replenishment plans, while developing the operational leaders responsible for running these functions day to day. This is a hands-on senior leadership role requiring deep expertise in forecasting, inventory strategy, production scheduling, and logistics. The Director of Operations leads complex cross-functional planning processes, oversees multi-site operational performance, and serves as the single point of accountability for inventory, service levels, cost control, quality, and scalable execution.

Requirements

10+ years leading manufacturing, production, quality, and supply chain operations
10+ years overseeing distribution and logistics functions, including management of 3PL partnerships
10+ years managing cross-functional operational leaders across multiple sites and disciplines
5+ years operating within a formal Quality Management System (ISO 9001)
Familiarity with CalOSHA and EHS required.
Experience developing and managing departmental budgets.
Experience managing KPI’s including fill rates, RMA rate, pick accuracy, inventory turns, etc.
Much be technologically adept with hands-on experience in ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite), manufacturing and inventory planning systems, and warehouse management systems
Proven ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution; comfortable working at both the leadership and operational levels
Drives a high-performance culture with a strong focus on productivity and output per team member
Confident, effective communicator who thrives in collaborative, executive-level teams of hands-on leaders

Responsibilities

Integrated Planning & Execution
Own the weekly integrated planning meeting covering: Production planning and scheduling Purchasing and replenishment Inventory positioning and targets Warehouse capacity and labor planning
Lead cross-functional planning with Supply Chain, Production, and Warehouse
Translate demand forecasts into realistic, executable production and procurement plans
Balance service levels, inventory investment, capacity constraints, and cost
Identify and resolve constraints across labor, equipment, materials, and logistics
Ensure plans are aligned, achievable, and executed as committed
Supply Chain, Inventory & Logistics Leadership
Oversee inventory planning, forecasting, and replenishment strategies
Drive inventory accuracy, turns, and service-level performance
Oversee inbound and outbound logistics execution
Lead DC operations through the DC Operations Manager, including 3PL performance
Manufacturing & Operations Leadership
Oversee manufacturing, production, and warehouse operations
Ensure production schedules are achievable and consistently met
Partner with Equipment, Quality, and Production leaders to maintain operational reliability
Drive operational efficiency, throughput, and cost control
Ensure safety, quality, and compliance standards are met
Lead resolution of operational disruptions and root-cause analysis
Manufacturing Facilities & Scaling Projects
Coordinate and lead cross-functional projects related to manufacturing facility improvements and scaling
Support capacity expansion, layout changes, equipment additions, and process upgrades
Partner with Engineering, Equipment, Quality, and Operations leaders on facility-related initiatives
Ensure facility changes align with production plans, safety requirements, and quality systems
Quality Leadership & Governance (ISO 9001 Environment)
Provide administrative and leadership oversight of quality across on-site and off-site operations
Ensure effective use of the company’s ISO 9001–certified Quality Management System (QMS)
Partner with the Quality Systems Manager, who owns day-to-day QMS execution
Ensure quality standards are integrated into manufacturing, supply chain, warehouse and logistics operations
Review quality performance trends, CAPAs, and systemic issues
Act as the operational executive owner of quality outcomes
Own Operational SOP authoring, review, approval, document control and training
People & Leadership Development
Directly manage and develop senior operational leaders
Coach managers on planning discipline, execution rigor, and leadership effectiveness
Set clear expectations around accountability and performance
Address underperformance with clarity and timeliness
Build leadership bench strength across operations
Ensure consistent leadership practices across on-site and remote teams
Continuous Improvement & Operational Rigor
Improve planning accuracy and execution reliability
Strengthen SOPs, operating rhythms, and cross-functional coordination
Use data to evaluate operational performance and drive improvement
Identify system, process, and equipment gaps and recommend solutions
Ensure the operating system scales with growth and complexity