Operations Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10 or more years of manufacturing leadership experience, including responsibility for operational performance, financial results, and team development.
• 5 or more years of P&L management experience in a complex, technically driven manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership of an organization of 100 or more employees, including indirect reports, across multiple customers and a multi-million-dollar operation.
• Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams, develop talent, and foster a positive, engaged culture.
• Strong knowledge of complex manufacturing operations, including machining, fabrication, metals processing, and product assembly.
• Working knowledge of capacity planning, supply chain management, and manufacturing technologies.
• Experience leading Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business results.
• Medical device manufacturing experience in a regulated environment; working knowledge of FDA GMP, ISO 13485, and 510(k).
• Strong communication, customer relationship, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree, or equivalent advanced business or technical experience.
• Contract manufacturing experience; combined contract manufacturer and OEM background strongly preferred.
• 3 or more years of experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI), product transfers, or commercialization activities.
• Swiss CNC and five-axis machining experience.
• Machine shop manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop long-term operational strategies and evaluate capital investments.
• Ability to analyze and communicate complex technical, operational, and financial information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sustainable profitability, EBITDA growth, and strong returns on invested capital by establishing and executing a long-term strategic vision for the site.
• Establish and sustain daily management discipline through clear structure, roles, priorities, goals, and a daily, weekly, and monthly operating cadence.
• Improve quality performance year over year by aligning Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, Continuous Improvement, Human Resources, Planning, New Product Introduction, and Quality around shared objectives.
• Build and sustain a high-performance Lean culture that improves productivity, efficiency, quality, reliability, and employee engagement through continuous improvement, standardized processes, visual management, and structured problem solving.
• Develop and execute strategies across supply chain, manufacturing engineering, automation, continuous improvement, human resources, and new product introduction to sustain operational competitiveness.
• Accelerate profitable growth through successful product launches by minimizing business risk, reducing time-to-profit, managing technical uncertainty, and communicating effectively with customers throughout the NPI process.
• Deliver financial commitments through planning, forecasting, and operational execution; adapt to changing demand, product mix, and business conditions while optimizing investment in people, training, technology, and capital equipment.
• Strengthen customer partnerships and business growth by supporting customer solutions, responsiveness, service excellence, and commercial opportunities.
• Attract, develop, retain, and manage talent; build a strong leadership pipeline and high-performance workforce while reinforcing accountability, engagement, and continuous development.
• Maintain a safe, compliant, quality-focused operation that meets regulatory requirements, environmental standards, operational policies, and Quality Management System expectations.
• Lead strategic and operational initiatives that support changing organizational priorities and long-term growth objectives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on the first day of hire.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Low-cost nutrition and mental health visits.
• Tuition reimbursement and career development programs.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Access to individualized financial planning.
• Voluntary universal life and long-term care coverage.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• Up to $150 off gym membership annually.
• Employee discount programs.
• Pet insurance.
• Home ownership program.