Director of Operations
Core
Executive leader directing all manufacturing operations, driving operational excellence, and ensuring alignment between production, engineering, quality, and supply chain functions.
Role type
Director of Operations (Manufacturing)
Builds
Scalable manufacturing systems and high-performance plant operations
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (HVAC/Refrigeration)
Deliverable
production features
Required skills
Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, multi-shift production leadership, process engineering, capital planning, cost control, workforce development, KPI management, 5S principles
Preferred skills
Automation technologies, value stream mapping, Kaizen, OEE improvement
Technologies
Lean tools, 5S, automation systems
Responsibilities
Provide executive oversight of plant operations across multiple shifts; Lead long-term capacity planning and operational strategy; Champion Lean methodologies to eliminate waste; Establish and monitor KPIs for strategic improvement; Oversee process engineering initiatives to standardize workflows; Direct leadership of plant operations teams; Evaluate capital investment needs and approve expenditures.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & execution