Director of Operations

Rapidotalent; Delavan (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Rapidotalent is seeking a Director of Operations for a well-established precision manufacturing company in southeastern Wisconsin. This role involves overseeing two precision machining facilities and driving operational excellence while mentoring future leaders. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of manufacturing operations experience with strong Lean and Continuous Improvement skills.

This position offers an opportunity to step into an executive leadership role as part of a succession plan, aligning operations with business strategy and cultivating a culture of accountability and performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing operations experience.
• 5+ years leading manufacturing teams.
• Prior machining or precision manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading multiple departments or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of two manufacturing facilities.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, and operational performance.
• Develop and mentor managers, supervisors, and production leadership.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Operational performance

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

KPIs

OEE

OOE

Job description

About the Opportunity

We're partnering confidentially with a well-established, privately held precision manufacturing company in southeastern Wisconsin to identify a Director of Operations to join its executive leadership team.

This individual will oversee two precision machining facilities and play a key role in driving operational excellence, developing leaders, improving performance, and aligning plant operations with the company's long-term strategic objectives.

This is a succession opportunity, working closely with executive leadership and an experienced operations leader ahead of a planned retirement.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Lead the daily operations of two manufacturing facilities.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, and operational performance.
• Develop and mentor managers, supervisors, and production leadership.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, OEE, OOE, and other operational metrics.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles.
• Improve productivity, capacity, and cost performance.
• Oversee operational budgeting and capital investment planning.
• Partner with executive leadership to align operations with business objectives.
• Foster a culture built around accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of manufacturing operations experience.
• 5+ years leading manufacturing teams.
• Prior machining or precision manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading multiple departments or facilities.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement background.
• Experience with OEE, OOE, KPIs, ERP/MRP systems, budgeting, and operational planning.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.

Why This Opportunity?

This organization has built an outstanding reputation within the precision manufacturing industry through long-term customer relationships, investment in its people, and a commitment to operational excellence.

The incoming Director of Operations will have the opportunity to:

• Join the executive leadership team.
• Lead two established manufacturing operations.
• Drive meaningful operational improvements.
• Influence company strategy.
• Build and develop an experienced operations team.
• Step into a long-term succession opportunity with strong executive support.

Compensation

Generous base salary commensurate on experience, plus a competitive benefits package.

Location

Southeastern Wisconsin

(Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.)