Director of Operations

Wilson; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Performance-based bonuses

Competitive salary

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Bozeman is seeking an experienced Operations Director to oversee the facility responsible for producing biological and chemical indicators for sterilization validation in healthcare. The successful candidate will lead a team, focusing on operational excellence while adhering to regulatory requirements. This role demands strong leadership, a bachelor's degree, and extensive operations experience. Relocation assistance and competitive salary with performance-based bonuses are offered.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive operations leadership experience, including 5+ years in a senior role.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies (certification preferred).
• Experience with ERP and business intelligence systems.
• Experience with ERP and BI systems (SAP, Oracle, Tableau, Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operational performance and reinforce problem-solving practices.
• Drive operational excellence across various metrics including safety and quality.
• Build leadership capability through coaching and structured development.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Technical teams to ensure compliant, capable processes.
• Build leadership capability through coaching, mentoring, and structured development.
• Ensure adherence to ISO, GMP, and FDA‑regulated quality requirements.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally and maintain strong customer focus.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Excellent communication

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Our customer in the Sterilization and Disinfection Control industry is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead their Bozeman manufacturing facility, which produces biological and chemical indicators used in pharmaceutical, healthcare, and dental sterilization validation.

Relocation assistance is available, and the role offers a competitive salary with performance‑based bonuses.

Role Overview

The Operations Director is the senior operational leader at the site, responsible for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team development. This hands‑on role requires a leader who spends meaningful time at gemba, coaching teams, driving continuous improvement, and strengthening a culture of scientific rigor and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operational performance at gemba; reinforce problem‑solving and standard work.
• Drive operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.
• Implement and sustain lean systems and continuous improvement practices.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Technical teams to ensure compliant, capable processes.
• Build leadership capability through coaching, mentoring, and structured development.
• Ensure adherence to ISO, GMP, and FDA‑regulated quality requirements.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally and maintain strong customer focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 10–15 years of progressive operations leadership, including 5+ years in a senior role.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies (certification preferred).
• Strong analytical, financial, and decision‑making skills.
• Experience with ERP and business intelligence systems (SAP, Oracle, Tableau, Power BI).
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.