Senior Director of Supply Chain & Operations

Hercules OEM•Burnsville, MN

9d•$165,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a builder's role for someone who will own Supply Chain end-to-end and Operations across four US sites. The individual will step into a team with real upside and shape what HOEM looks like at scale. This opportunity is for someone who has spent their career connecting the floor to the strategy and has the results to show for it.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive operations leadership in value-added distribution, light manufacturing, or assembly — multi-site required.
A track record of OTD improvement, labor efficiency gains, cost reduction, and throughput.
Strong ERP background (D365 preferred).
Lean/CI implementation experience.
Experience in developing people and building trust across functions and levels.

Nice To Haves

Lean/Six Sigma certification a plus.
Sealing, rubber, or industrial products experience a bonus.

Responsibilities

Develop and deploy a multi-year operational roadmap aligned with HOEM’s growth, margin, and customer experience objectives.
Lead cross-functional alignment across Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Sales to ensure integrated planning and execution.
Partner with the President on operational KPIs, reporting rhythms, and the performance standards that define what “good” looks like across sites.
Drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement — from the floor to the leadership team.
Own end-to-end performance across four US sites (MN, NC, CA, AL) — warehousing, distribution, light manufacturing, and assembly.
Ensure OTSIF performance and adherence to quality, cost, and safety standards network-wide.
Optimize labor planning, capacity utilization, facility layouts, and equipment uptime across the network.
Lead the Supply Chain Director and SIOP Manager to optimize inventory levels, safety stocks, replenishment, and supplier performance.
Improve inventory turns, reduce excess/obsolete inventory, and partner on demand forecasting and capacity modeling.
Champion lean manufacturing, standard work, and structured problem-solving across all sites.
Evaluate and implement systems, capital investments, and automation opportunities that strengthen operational scalability.
Build and develop a high-performing team with clear accountability, succession depth, and a culture of safety, engagement, and operational ownership.