Dir Operations

Textron Specialized Vehicles; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a global manufacturer of golf cars, utility vehicles, turf-care equipment, and related products.

The Director of Operations will lead end-to-end GSE manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficient production across the organization, while driving Lean and Six Sigma improvements and cost optimization. Reporting to senior leadership, you will manage capital planning, capacity expansion, and supplier relationships, with a focus on on-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of manufacturing or operations management experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/SAP and inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end GSE manufacturing operations with accountability for safety, quality, production execution, labor productivity, inventory, and cost.
• Direct operations strategy and ensure reliable, high-quality performance across the organization.
• Develop and implement strategic operational initiatives to improve efficiency, capacity, productivity, and customer delivery.
• Lead Capital Expenditure and Long-Range Planning initiatives supporting manufacturing operations, manufacturing engineering, insourcing, and new product introductions.
• Support modernization through advanced technologies, process improvements, and best practices.
• Champion safety, compliance, and risk mitigation across operations and manufacturing functions.
• Manage budgeting, cost control, resource planning, and continuous improvement delivering year-over-year cost savings.
• Lead vendor and contract management to ensure performance and alignment with objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, operational efficiency, and growth.
• Foster talent development through career path planning, performance management, and onboarding of new hires.

Skills

Strategic planning

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Operations management

Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

SAP

Inventory Management System

ERP experience

Microsoft Office

Job description

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under several different brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operations strategy, aligning priorities with business objectives and ensuring reliable, high-quality operational performance across the organization.
• Direct end-to-end GSE manufacturing operations with full accountability for safety, quality, production execution, labor productivity, inventory performance, and cost management
• Develop and implement strategic operational initiatives that enhance manufacturing efficiency, expand production capacity, drive Lean and Six Sigma continuous improvements, improve productivity and quality, and support profitable growth while ensuring achievement of customer delivery, cost and business performance objectives.
• Develop and execute Capital Expenditure and Long-Range Planning initiatives supporting manufacturing operations, manufacturing engineering, insourcing strategies, and new product introductions.
• Support manufacturing modernization initiatives through the implementation of advanced technologies, process improvements, and operational best practices.
• Champion safety, compliance, and risk mitigation efforts across operations and manufacturing functions.
• Manage financial performance through budgeting, cost control, resource planning, and continuous improvement initiatives that deliver year-over-year cost savings.
• Lead vendor and contract management activities to ensure performance, accountability, and optimization of key operational service agreements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support strategic business initiatives, operational efficiency, and organizational growth.
• Foster talent development by supporting career path planning, management of performance objectives, engagement, training, and onboarding of new hires.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Primary Location

US-Georgia-Cartersville

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Director

Shift

First Shift

Job Posting

08/27/2026, 12:49:27 PM

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.

Years of Experience: 10 or more years in manufacturing or operations management required.

Software Knowledge: Microsoft Office Applications, (ERP) Enterprise Resource Planning experience required; SAP, Inventory Management System experience required.

Additional Requirements: Experience in Lean Manufacturing required.