Director of Electrical Operations | Industrial Manufacturing

Goodwin Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Director of Operations for an established electrical prefabrication and manufacturing group. The role will set operating strategy, manage P&L and budgets, and drive production performance, quality, and safety across multiple shop facilities, including electrical prefabrication, modular assemblies, and UL-listed panel manufacturing.

You will lead unit managers, estimators, and QA/QC teams, coordinate with sales and project management to match capacity to demand,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive operations or manufacturing leadership, including 3+ years in a senior role (Director, VP, or General Manager).
• Experience with P&L management, budgeting, cost control, and applicable codes (NEC, UL 508A, OSHA).
• Direct experience in electrical prefabrication, industrial manufacturing, or construction services.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction and lead across several business units, including electrical prefabrication, modular and skid-mounted assemblies, temporary power, and UL-listed panel manufacturing.
• Lead and support unit managers, leads, estimators, and QA/QC teams in meeting production schedules, quality standards, and safety goals.
• Oversee procurement and supply chain strategies to improve material availability and vendor performance; align staffing to the sales pipeline.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or operations management

Tools

ERP systems

Production-tracking software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Director of Operations – Electrical Prefabrication and Manufacturing

Overview

An established electrical contractor is looking for a Director of Operations to lead several prefabrication and manufacturing units. This person will set operational strategy, manage P&L and budgets, and drive production performance, quality, and safety across multiple shop facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership and Multi-Unit Strategy

• Set strategic direction and lead across several business units, including electrical prefabrication, modular and skid-mounted assemblies, temporary power, and UL-listed panel manufacturing.
• Lead and support unit managers, leads, estimators, and QA/QC teams in meeting production schedules, quality standards, and safety goals.
• Keep operating standards, processes, and communication consistent across all units and facilities.
• Represent operations in executive meetings, in strategic planning, and with key customers and vendors.

Budgeting, Supply Chain, and Resource Management

• Build and manage annual operating budgets, capital spending, P&L, and cost-control initiatives.
• Work with sales, estimating, and project management to match production capacity and staffing to the sales pipeline.
• Oversee procurement and supply chain strategy to improve material availability, vendor performance, and cost.
• Lead workforce planning, hiring, training, and development across operations teams.

Process Improvement, Compliance, and Safety

• Set and track operational KPIs, including throughput, on-time delivery, quality, safety incident rates, and labor efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing to increase shop capacity and efficiency.
• Lead equipment, process, and facility upgrades to grow capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, UL 508A, OSHA, and applicable industry codes, and build a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

Required

• 8+ years of progressive operations or manufacturing leadership, including 3+ years in a senior role (Director, VP, or General Manager).
• A proven record of managing multiple business units, production lines, or facilities, with measurable performance gains.
• Experience with P&L management, budgeting, cost control, and applicable codes (NEC, UL 508A, OSHA).
• Direct experience in electrical prefabrication, industrial manufacturing, or construction services.
• Strong team-building, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Skill with ERP and production-tracking software and Microsoft Office.

Preferred

• A bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or operations management, or equivalent practical experience.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement frameworks.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Time is split between an office and regular time on industrial shop floors across several facilities.
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods, move safely around manufacturing areas, and travel between sites as needed.

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