Director of Global Operations & Lean Transformation

Materion Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 149,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion Corporation seeks a Director of Operations, Premium Targets to lead a multi-site manufacturing organization with domestic and international operations. You will own safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while guiding Engineering, EHS, and Commercial teams to deliver superior service to internal and external customers.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to execute long-range capital and workforce plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment with leadership responsibility.
• Demonstrated success in safety/EHS, manufacturing operations, and capital projects.
• Ability to lead end-to-end processes through cross-functional and matrixed teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and operational performance across multiple sites (Buffalo, Wheatfield, Albuquerque, Limerick, Brewster).
• Set and execute the Premium Targets strategy, multi-year roadmap, and capital/workforce plans.
• Drive Lean transformation and standardization of manufacturing and business processes.
• Partner with Technology, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial, Engineering, and EHS to align priorities.
• Develop and coach leaders, ensuring accountability for results and talent growth.
• Deliver strong financial performance focusing on gross margin and cost management.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Change management

Safety leadership

End-to-end processes

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Job description

Materion Corporation seeks a Director of Operations, Premium Targets to lead a multi-site manufacturing organization with domestic and international operations. You will own safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while guiding Engineering, EHS, and Commercial teams to deliver superior service to internal and external customers.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to execute long-range capital and workforce plans.