Director of Operations Cleveland, OH Posted: 6/23/2025
Job Description
Job ID#:
4206
Job Category:
Professional
Position Type:
Direct Placement
Duration:
Direct
We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Director!
Summary:
The Operations Director plans, directs, and coordinates all Production, Molding, Warehouse, Shipping, Quality & Maintenance Department activities of the operation and ensures the most effective and economical production of quality goods in a timely and safe manner. The Operations Manager aligns closely with customer service, quality, finance, engineering, and sales in tactical support of the overall strategic goals and objectives of the organization.
Responsibilities:
Supervise and oversee the activities of the production, maintenance, quality, and Tooling/CNC departments to effectively support business operations.
Drive world-class Operation Excellence initiatives through integrated demand management, supply chain performance, product rationalization, and application of Lean Manufacturing Initiatives within delivering improved operational leverage.
Lead, promote, and facilitate the use of Continuous Improvement (CI) within operational areas so that it becomes a "part of the culture" at the facility.
Support launch initiatives and strategic goal & objective creation to ensure high impact opportunities for lean process are identified.
Facilitate standard creation to enable high performing teams to achieve superior SQDIP performance.
Develop, and play a hands-on execution role in the business plan and strategic priorities with robust sustainable lean processes.
Job Requirements
Requirements:
* 10 years of experience in a related industry or discipline with focus on Operational Excellence. Experience in Manufacturing Engineering is very beneficial. Minimum 5 years of experience in an operational leadership role.
* Mid-career, very strong organization, leadership, manufacturing experience * Must have plastics processing experience. * Strong execution and strategic planning * 4-year Degree in Mfg. Engineering, Operations, Business or Quality required (MBA preferred)