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Director, Plant Operations

United States, Manchester Employment contract 155000.00 - 195000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 01, 2026
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Job Description

As Director, Plant Operations, you will be responsible for leading manufacturing operations through a team of managers, providing overall direction to all manufacturing departments. This role is accountable for end-to-end plant performance, including safety, throughput, cost, and culture, and is expected to deliver measurable results across a cross-functional manufacturing organization. The Director ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable government regulations; enforces company directives and safety standards; oversees departmental expense budgets; drives training and productivity improvements; and maintains compliance with the company’s quality system. Decisions are guided by functional strategies and business priorities.

Job Responsibility

  • Accountable for overall plant performance and related support functions, including delivery to plan, customer service, operating budget management, and cost and efficiency improvement initiatives that maintain safety and quality
  • Conducts daily operations meetings and routinely scheduled departmental meetings
  • Monitor operating metrics and lead data-driven problem solving, root cause analysis and process improvement initiatives to improve safety and quality, reduce cost, and increase productivity
  • Ensure proper protection of all company assets
  • Assure that customer needs are met by monitoring production output compared to plan
  • Lead, coach and develop a cross-functional team while fostering an collaborative, high-performance culture built on accountability, transparency, and continuous learning
  • Present operational performance, risks, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership on a regular cadence
  • Own the plant operating budget
  • identify and deliver cost-reduction and efficiency improvement opportunities without compromising safety or quality
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Commercial teams to support new product introductions and accommodate demand changes

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field
  • six to eight years of progressive manufacturing experience and/or training
  • or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong proven leadership capabilities, prior supervisory experience is a requirement
  • Ability to direct solutions of highly complex business problems
  • Proven ability to effectively manage supply chain and ensure all aspects are optimized
  • Ability to direct, motivate, and manage direct reports and cross functional teams
  • Ability to work independently and solve problems
  • Possess analytical, logical, and strategic thinking skills
  • Demonstrated track record of improving safety, quality, cost and delivery metrics in a complex manufacturing environment
  • Ability to work cohesively with all levels of internal and external customers
  • ability to communicate across functional and multicultural lines
  • Possess strong organizational, written and verbal communication, problem solving and time management skills
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals
  • Able to review and write capital fund request for changes generating or sustaining improvements in cost, quality and/or delivery
  • Employ advanced program and project management tools, solutions, and techniques
  • Solve problems and make tactical and strategic decisions for all assigned responsibilities
  • Possess ability to multi-task and manage many responsibilities and projects at one time
  • Excellent presentation skills and proven ability to influence audience to desired action and build credibility with customers
  • Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook are required
  • Knowledge of JD Edwards
  • Understanding of lean principles and problem solving techniques
  • Familiar with manufacturing systems, material flow, and associated processes
  • Familiar with Six Sigma and/or principles in statistical control
  • Metal Fabrication / Industry Knowledge
  • CPSM, APICS, or similar professional organization member relating to supply chain management
  • Formal Lean training
  • Associate must be able to travel 20 % of the time

Nice to have

  • CPSM, APICS, or similar professional organization member relating to supply chain management
  • Formal Lean training
  • Knowledge of JD Edwards
  • Metal Fabrication / Industry Knowledge

What we offer

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous 401K Matching Program
  • Paid time off
  • Opportunities for development and advancement

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