Director of Operations

DSJ Global; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Director of Operations to lead site operations in Portland, OR. You will drive performance improvements and support rapid expansion across a manufacturing site in the United States.

You will provide strategic leadership across production, maintenance, quality, safety, and continuous improvement, while building a high-performing team and delivering cost reductions. This role offers significant growth and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Experience leading operations in manufacturing.
• Proven track record of cost reductions and productivity improvements.
• Strong background in continuous improvement and plant performance.
• Ability to influence at all levels and execute strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across production, maintenance, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing operations team while fostering a culture of accountability and engagement.
• Drive cost reduction, productivity improvements, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership to support growth, capital projects, and long-term business objectives.
• Lead KPI management and execution across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Team development

KPI management

Continuous improvement

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

A rapidly growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Director of Operations to lead site operations, drive performance improvements, and help support continued expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership across production, maintenance, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing operations team while fostering a culture of accountability and engagement.
• Drive cost reduction, productivity improvements, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership to support growth, capital projects, and long-term business objectives.
• Lead KPI management and execution across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications:

• Experience leading operations within food & beverage, pet food, consumer products, packaging, chemicals, ingredients, or related manufacturing environments.
• Proven success driving operational improvements and leading large teams.
• Strong background in continuous improvement, employee development, and plant performance.
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization and execute strategic initiatives.

Highlights:

• High-impact leadership role with executive visibility.
• Significant growth and advancement potential.
• Opportunity to help shape the future of a rapidly expanding manufacturing operation.
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and relocation assistance available.