Director of Manufacturing Operations (multi-site)

SkyWater Search Partners; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial equipment manufacturer is seeking a Director of Operations in Minneapolis. This role involves driving scalability across three manufacturing sites, leading supply chain, quality, and safety functions, and mentoring plant managers. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of operations leadership experience and the ability to drive change while fostering a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of operations leadership in industrial/fabrication environments.
• Multi-site or large plant management experience is required.
• Proven record of scaling operations and leading transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Safety functions across sites.
• Build structure, processes, and metrics that enable scalable growth.
• Mentor and develop plant managers and functional leaders.

Skills

Operations leadership

Supply chain management

Quality assurance

Safety management

Mentorship

Data-driven decision making

Cost and efficiency initiatives

Job description

Overview

We’re partnering with a leading industrial equipment manufacturer to find a Director of Operations that will drive scalability, operational alignment, and leadership development across three manufacturing sites. This individual will guide a growing business through expanding capacity, introducing new capabilities, and uniting three strong but independent sites under a shared vision.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Safety functions across sites
• Build structure, processes, and metrics that enable scalable growth
• Mentor and develop plant managers and functional leaders
• Support ERP implementation and promote data-driven decision making
• Lead expansion into new product categories via organic growth or acquisition
• Drive cost and efficiency initiatives
• Foster collaboration and shared culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years of operations leadership in industrial/fabrication environments
• Multi-site or large plant management experience is required
• Proven record of scaling operations and leading transformation

Preferred

• Hands-on, approachable leader who teaches and mentors
• Confident with executives and credible with the plant floor
• Comfortable driving change while maintaining collaborative culture
• Excited to build systems and structure, not just maintain them

Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing
• Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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