Director Of Operations Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• 10+ years of manufacturing operations experience, with at least 5 years in multi-site or multi-shift leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success leading complex operations through growth, change or restructuring.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, capacity planning, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Background in electronics, aerospace, or precision manufacturing environments.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality systems.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Proven experience leading multi-site integration, standardization, or site expansion projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across both Rhode Island and Maine manufacturing sites to ensure production goals for output, quality, and on-time delivery are consistently met.
• Translate company strategy into operational execution plans with clear metrics and accountability.
• Standardize best practices, KPIs, and communication cadences across both sites.
• Drive site readiness for growth, new product introductions, and future-state expansion.
• Demonstrate strong independent judgment, proactively identifying risks and taking action without requiring direction.
• Ensure all meetings are purpose-driven, time-efficient, and supported by prepared materials.
• Communicate concisely and create space for others to contribute in discussions and decision-making.
• Provide clear, decision-ready information to leadership and peers.
• Build trust by engaging with a calm, structured, and solution-oriented leadership style.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Operations Managers and Supervisors, building leadership depth and accountability across both sites.
• Foster a culture of safety, ownership, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Build strong partnerships with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve constraints and align priorities.
• Address performance, behavior, and retention issues proactively, documenting and escalating in partnership with HR.
• Champion Lean, 5S, and visual management to improve efficiency, flow, and productivity.
• Leverage data to drive daily management routines and problem solving at all levels.
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in production, materials, and staffing to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and labor utilization.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA and Evans EHS standards.
• Cultivate a proactive safety culture with visible floor engagement.
• Act immediately when safety risks are identified and verify timely completion of corrective actions.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to ensure compliance with ISO/AS9100 standards.
• Drive a zero-defect mindset through robust process controls, training, and escalation management.
• Develop and manage operating budgets, staffing plans, and capital expenditure proposals for both sites.
• Ensure cost targets are achieved through disciplined labor management, material control, and process optimization.