Operations Director

ITW•Tucker, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Company Overview The ITW Fluids North America Division is a manufacturer of lubricants, cleaning chemicals, and corrosion preventatives formulated to maximize equipment productivity and product quality for customers. ITW Fluids Division includes five facilities in the United States and is a division of Illinois Tool Works, a Fortune 150 company. We go to market through B2B with a focus on the automotive, aviation, fabricated metal, food processing and machinery manufacturing market segments. Offering a brand portfolio that is well recognized within these industrial channels, our premium products address customer pain points and our direct sales team provide expert value-added consulting at the customer level. ITW Pro Brands has 250 employees and 4 manufacturing facilities in: Olathe, KS, Tucker, GA, Easton, MD, and DeWitt, IA. Our Values: Simplicity : focusing on the essential core of each business opportunity, guided by the “80/20” rule to streamline processes, systems and structures. Shared risk : collaborating as a team, taking joint responsibility, and learning from trial and error to drive innovation. Integrity : honesty, transparency, and doing the right thing in all business dealings, regardless of brand and location. Respect : valuing diversity in cultural backgrounds and fostering an open environment where innovation can thrive. Trust : relying on employees to uphold the highest professional standards and act in the company’s best interests. What We Offer: ITW’s benefits package is designed to provide comprehensive support for physical, mental, and financial well-being including healthcare, retirement planning, paid leave, wellness programs, and opportunities for charitable involvement. Position Summary : The Director of Operations provides overall direction, strategy, and planning for the division’s manufacturing facilities. The Director of Operations, in partnership with the Plant Managers, will have overall responsibility for manufacturing operations at each facility to include manufacturing, shipping/receiving, quality, regulatory, EHS, maintenance, engineering, strategic sourcing and customer service.

Requirements

10+ years of manufacturing management experience with proven leadership success
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
Strong knowledge of project management tools and methods
Experience managing a full-scale manufacturing operation (formulation to shipping)
Familiar with ERP systems, GMP, EHS, regulatory and quality standards
Knowledge of inventory management, sourcing, and lean manufacturing
Experience overseeing multiple manufacturing sites
Skilled in process control, lean practices, and change management
Solid understanding of quality systems and customer service practices
Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to influence at all levels
Proven ability to build teams, develop talent, and manage performance
Effective leader who drives results through others
Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail
Self-directed and able to work independently
Strong work ethic

Responsibilities

Develop team members through coaching, feedback, and performance reviews
Promote a strong culture of quality, safety, and environmental compliance
Set strategic direction to improve profitability, productivity, and efficiency
Define site goals and ensure effective use of resources
Build and execute functional strategies and annual plans with site and EHS leaders
Partner across teams on innovation and new product development
Drive continuous improvement using established tools and practices by championing ITW toolbox initiatives for manufacturing operations.
Direct and report on performance against operational metrics: Safety/Cost/ Quality
Lead global sourcing efforts to meet division goals
Ensure operations meet customer and company quality standards
Drive strong customer service performance
Oversee major capital projects across facilities
Coordinate cross-functional teams for efficient product launches and updates
Partner with HR to build culture and support ITW values
Encourage communication and collaboration across teams and sites
Other duties as assigned.