Director of Operations

Lakeside Recruiting Solutions; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Recruiting Solutions is seeking a Director of Operations to lead the plant's manufacturing operations in Racine, WI. The role drives production, quality, safety, delivery, productivity, and financial goals with direct plant workforce oversight.

Responsibilities include plant and workforce management, production planning, safety, maintenance, and cost management while fostering cross-functional leadership and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field; equivalent industry experience considered.
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems and production scheduling software.
• Experience managing outside processing operations, including machining, heat treating, coating, painting, and other secondary services.

Responsibilities

• Plant and Workforce Management
• Production Planning and Scheduling
• Foundry and Manufacturing Operations
• Safety and Environmental Management
• Maintenance and Equipment Management
• Capital Planning, and Financial and Cost Management
• Customer and Supplier Relationships
• Quality and Cross-Functional Leadership

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

ISO 9001

Lean manufacturing

5S

Continuous improvement

ERP systems

Production scheduling

Outsourced operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

Production scheduling software

Job description

Director of Operations will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and performance of the plant’s manufacturing operations. This position provides direct leadership to the plant workforce and is accountable for achieving production, quality, safety, delivery, productivity, and financial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Plant and Workforce Management
• Production Planning and Scheduling
• Foundry and Manufacturing Operations
• Safety and Environmental Management
• Maintenance and Equipment Management
• Capital Planning, and Financial and Cost Management
• Customer and Supplier Relationships
• Quality and Cross-Functional Leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems and production scheduling software.
• Experience managing outside processing operations, including machining, heat treating, coating, painting, and other secondary services.