Director of Operations
Core
Lead manufacturing operations for a multi-site sheet metal and HVAC ductwork producer, driving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
Role type
Senior IC Director of Operations (Manufacturing)
Builds
HVAC ductwork, fittings, and accessories for residential and commercial construction
Domain
Industrial Manufacturing (Sheet Metal, HVAC, Metal Fabrication)
Required skills
Manufacturing operations leadership, Lean manufacturing, Safety compliance (OSHA), Production planning, Inventory control, KPI management, Budgeting, Cross-functional team leadership, ERP/MRP systems
Preferred skills
Sheet metal/HVAC process expertise, Lean Six Sigma certification, Capital project leadership, Multi-site management
Technologies
ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing operations including production, safety, quality, maintenance, and inventory; Develop and execute operational strategies for safety, quality, delivery, and cost control; Build and coach leadership teams; Champion safety-first culture and OSHA compliance; Drive accountability for throughput, efficiency, scrap, and on-time delivery; Partner with planning, purchasing, logistics, and engineering to align production with demand; Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, 5S, and Kaizen; Oversee production planning and resource allocation; Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance; Lead strategic projects for capacity expansion and process improvement.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight