Director, Operations

ASSA ABLOY • Milan, TN

36d • Onsite

About The Position

Ceco Door, an ASSA ABLOY branded company is seeking an experienced Director of Operations to join their leadership team in Milan, Tennessee. This opportunity became available through an internal promotion, demonstrating the company's commitment to developing talent and creating career growth opportunities. The role involves building upon a strong foundation, developing future leaders, and playing a key role in shaping the future growth, performance, and employee experience of the site. The Director of Operations will provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for manufacturing operations, ensuring teams are aligned, engaged, and equipped to achieve world-class performance. This role drives operational excellence through Lean principles, continuous improvement, employee development, and a relentless focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing or operations leadership experience with a proven history of delivering results through teams.
• Experience leading managers and supervisors in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success driving operational improvements through Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Strong understanding of continuous improvement, employee engagement, and performance management.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Experience managing budgets, controlling costs, and improving operational performance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• Experience with Toyota Production System (TPS), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), or similar operational excellence methodologies.
• Previous Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility.
• Demonstrated success improving employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture.
• Experience within a multi-site manufacturing organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of managers and supervisors across manufacturing operations.
• Build a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and deploy meaningful operational metrics that align teams around business objectives and performance outcomes.
• Drive improvements in quality, productivity, on-time delivery, and operational efficiency.
• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, and Total Productive Maintenance principles.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives through Gemba walks, Kaizen events, 5S activities, and employee involvement.
• Develop both strategic and tactical plans to address changing business demands and customer expectations.
• Oversee operational budgets and drive performance improvements through cost management and waste reduction initiatives.
• Establish effective communication processes that ensure alignment and accountability throughout the organization.
• Mentor and coach leaders on employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and team development.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with other ASSA ABLOY Door Group locations to share best practices and drive operational consistency across the organization.
• Support organizational growth through thoughtful workforce planning, operational improvements, and leadership development.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Program with company contributions
• On-site Health Clinic
• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount portal
• Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• A collaborative, values-driven culture where your contributions matter

What This Job Offers

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