Dir Operations

Textron GSE; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. seeks a Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead end-to-end GSE production, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across the organization.

The role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, capacity expansion, and strategic capital planning to meet delivery and cost objectives while supporting profitable growth.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Years of Experience: 10+ years in manufacturing or operations management.
• Software Knowledge: Microsoft Office, ERP experience; SAP and Inventory Management System experience required.
• Lean Manufacturing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operations strategy aligned with business objectives and ensure reliable, high-quality performance.
• Direct end-to-end GSE manufacturing operations with accountability for safety, quality, cost and productivity.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency and capacity.
• Lead Capital Expenditure and Long-Range Planning for manufacturing operations and new product introductions.
• Support modernization through advanced technologies and process improvements.
• Champion safety, compliance, and risk mitigation across operations.
• Manage budgeting, cost control, resource planning, and year-over-year savings.
• Lead vendor and contract management to ensure performance and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth and efficiency.
• Foster talent development, performance management, and onboarding of new hires.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Operations planning

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Business degree

Supply Chain/Operations degree

Tools

SAP

Inventory Management System

Job description

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.

Dir Operations

Job Number: 344718

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.

Qualifications

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.

EEO Statement

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.

Recruiting Company

Textron Specialized Vehicles

Primary Location

US-Georgia-Cartersville

Job Field

Manufacturing

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Director

Shift

First Shift

Job Posting

08/27/2026, 5:49:27 PM