Senior Director of Operations

Stahls'•St. Clair Shores, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GroupeSTAHL is a leading international manufacturer, distributor and direct supplier in the field of custom textile printing. Stahls' is seeking a Senior Director of Operations to lead day-to-day manufacturing and operational performance across its Michigan-based decoration facilities. This role owns production output, quality, safety, and continuous improvement across the Chesterfield, MI campus and serves as the senior operational leader on the ground for this facility cluster. The Senior Director of Operations partners closely with the Executive Vice President of Manufacturing and Operations to translate enterprise-wide operational strategy into plant-level execution, and represents Michigan operations in cross-divisional planning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA a plus
10+ years of progressive manufacturing or production operations leadership experience, including multi-site or multi-shift responsibility
Prior experience in a Director of Operations, or senior Plant Manager role, ideally in apparel decoration, textiles, printing, or a related light-manufacturing environment
Demonstrated track record improving safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost performance in a production setting
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
Strong financial acumen, including experience managing plant P&L, labor planning, and capital expenditure justification
Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of plant managers and front-line supervisors
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional peers
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment with regular presence on the plant floor

Responsibilities

Own daily production performance across the Chesterfield (SF1, VCF) facilities, including throughput, on-time delivery, and capacity utilization
Set and drive plant-level goals that ladder up to enterprise operational targets set by the Executive Vice President of Manufacturing and Operations
Lead, coach, and develop Plant Managers and department leaders across the Michigan facility cluster
Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all workplace safety standards across facilities
Own quality performance, root-cause analysis, and corrective action for production defects and customer complaints
Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve first-pass yield, and lower cost per unit
Identify and lead capital equipment and process improvement projects, partnering with the Executive Vice President of Manufacturing and Operations on capital planning and justification
Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, HR, and Customer Service leaders to resolve cross-functional operational issues
Represent Chesterfield operations in enterprise-wide planning, staffing, and reporting initiatives led by the Executive Vice President of Manufacturing and Operations
Build and maintain a strong bench of operations talent, including hiring, retention, and succession planning across the facility cluster
Establish clear performance standards and accountability for production teams