Director of Operations

Prysmiangroup; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking a Director of Operations to lead a multi-site manufacturing network. You will drive safety, quality, productivity, cost and delivery performance across locations while building a standardized operating system and a strong talent pipeline.

You will partner with Plant Managers, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality and HR to ensure world-class site performance, capital decisions, and growth support. Travel up to 40-50% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, business administration, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership experience, including 5+ years leading multiple sites or a multi-plant network.
• Proven track record managing P&L, capital budgets, and operational KPIs across geographically dispersed facilities.
• Deep knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or comparable continuous improvement methodologies; certification (Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt) preferred.
• Strong experience with ERP/MES systems and data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through others, build high-performing teams, and manage change across a diverse, multi-site organization.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, environmental regulations, and quality systems (ISO 9001 or equivalent).
• Experience in electronics, cable/connector, or precision component manufacturing a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly (up to 40-50%) between facilities, including international travel as applicable.
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and the board.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced, multi-site manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the multi-site manufacturing operations strategy in alignment with overall business goals, growth plans, and customer demand.
• Establish and standardize a common operating system (KPIs, daily management, tiered accountability meetings) across all plants to ensure consistent execution and visibility.
• Set annual operating and capital budgets for all locations; own P&L accountability for manufacturing operations.
• Drive productivity, throughput, and cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining or improving quality and service levels.
• Lead capacity planning, footprint strategy, and capital investment decisions across the network, including new equipment, line expansions, or facility consolidations.
• Directly manage and develop Plant Managers/Site Leaders at each location, setting clear performance expectations and holding sites accountable to targets.
• Build bench strength and succession plans for critical operations roles across all sites; partner with HR on talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies.
• Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement; conduct regular site visits and gemba walks.
• Standardize best practices across facilities and lead cross-site knowledge sharing to eliminate performance variability between plants.
• Champion an EHS‑first culture; ensure all locations meet or exceed OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements, with measurable reduction in incid

Skills

P&L management

Budgeting

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP/MES systems

Data-driven decision making

Leadership

Change management

Regulatory compliance

Travel 40-50%

Executive communication

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Why Build Your Career with Prysmian?

Your work at Prysmian helps power and connect the world.

Prysmian, the world leader in solutions for energy and digital connections, strengthen its global team with the 2025 addition of Channell, now part of Prysmian. Founded by the Channell family in 1922, Channell brings a long‑standing legacy of innovation in outside plant infrastructure, serving Telecommunications, Municipalities, Internet Service Providers, Wireless, Water, Power, and CATV markets. Together, Prysmian and Channell team members are combining expertise, craftsmanship, and shared values to deliver a broader portfolio, from advanced cable systems and fiber connectivity solutions to enclosures and below‑grade vaults which support resilient infrastructure, the energy transition, and the growth of digital networks around the world.

When you join Prysmian, you become part of a global team whose work touches millions of lives every day. You'll help support the energy and digital infrastructure that keeps communities, businesses, and industries moving forward.

For more than 140 years, Prysmian has helped shape the infrastructure that powers progress. From helping illuminate the Statue of Liberty in 1886 and delivering power from Hoover Dam to Los Angeles in 1935, to supporting New York City's rebuilding efforts after September 11, our cables and connectivity solutions have played a role in some of history's most significant milestones.

What You'll Bring

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, business administration, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership experience, including 5+ years leading multiple sites or a multi-plant network.
• Proven track record managing P&L, capital budgets, and operational KPIs across geographically dispersed facilities.
• Deep knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or comparable continuous improvement methodologies; certification (Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt) preferred.
• Strong experience with ERP/MES systems and data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through others, build high-performing teams, and manage change across a diverse, multi-site organization.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, environmental regulations, and quality systems (ISO 9001 or equivalent).
• Experience in electronics, cable/connector, or precision component manufacturing a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly (up to 40-50%) between facilities, including international travel as applicable.
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and the board.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced, multi-site manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

The Director of Operations provides strategic and operational leadership across the company's multi-site manufacturing network. This role is accountable for driving safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery performance at every facility while building a consistent operating system, talent pipeline, and culture of continuous improvement across locations.

The Director partners closely with Plant Managers, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and HR to ensure each site operates at world-class levels and that capacity, capital, and talent decisions support the company's growth and customer commitments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and execute the multi-site manufacturing operations strategy in alignment with overall business goals, growth plans, and customer demand.
• Establish and standardize a common operating system (KPIs, daily management, tiered accountability meetings) across all plants to ensure consistent execution and visibility.
• Set annual operating and capital budgets for all locations; own P&L accountability for manufacturing operations.
• Drive productivity, throughput, and cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining or improving quality and service levels.
• Lead capacity planning, footprint strategy, and capital investment decisions across the network, including new equipment, line expansions, or facility consolidations.
• Directly manage and develop Plant Managers/Site Leaders at each location, setting clear performance expectations and holding sites accountable to targets.
• Build bench strength and succession plans for critical operations roles across all sites; partner with HR on talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies.
• Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement; conduct regular site visits and gemba walks.
• Standardize best practices across facilities and lead cross-site knowledge sharing to eliminate performance variability between plants.
• Champion an EHS‑first culture; ensure all locations meet or exceed OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements, with measurable reduction in incid