Director of Operations

Jobot; Sealy (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Match (6%)

Generous PTO

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Director of Operations in Sealy, TX for a permanent on-site role. You will oversee safe, efficient production and drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing plant.

The role partners with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to raise quality and productivity while ensuring environmental responsibility. Strong leadership and strategic thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive manufacturing management experience.
• Strong knowledge of safety management practices and regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of continuous improvement concepts, including lean manufacturing and statistical process control.
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering with a conceptual understanding of chemical/electrical engineering.
• Proven problem-solving, error-proofing, and process mapping skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Champion a strong safety culture across the organization.
• Develop and implement programs to improve quality, productivity, and customer service.
• Map production processes and eliminate non-value-added activities.
• Apply problem-solving methods to resolve production issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and quality on capital planning and maintenance.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean manufacturing and SPC.
• Ensure environmentally responsible plant operations and growth initiatives.
• Mentor and develop team members with transparency and accountability.
• Educate employees on continuous improvement as a core manufacturing value.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

SPC

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

SPC (Statistical Process Control)

Lean tools

Job description

Director of Operations

$120000 - $150000 per year | Sealy, TX | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

We are a leading supplier of specialty chemical products and industrial materials serving construction and industrial markets. With subsidiaries in 100 countries around the world and in over 300 factories, we employ more than 25,000 people

Why join us?

• Health Insurance + Benefits from Day 1
• 6% 401K Match
• Generous PTO

Job Details

Job Details:

We are looking for an experienced Director of Production to join our growing manufacturing business in the Sealy, TX area. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally sound operation and growth of the manufacturing plant. You will develop and implement new programs that raise quality and productivity, partner closely with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams, and lead the plant toward its vision by building a culture of confidence, trust, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all plant production operations to achieve annual safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Champion a strong safety culture by communicating and enforcing safety rules and procedures across the manufacturing organization.
• Develop and implement programs that drive higher product quality, productivity, and customer service.
• Map production processes and eliminate non-value-added activities to streamline operations.
• Apply problem-solving and error-proofing methods to resolve quality and production issues.
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, and quality functions on capital planning, preventative maintenance, and problem solving.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing and statistical process control.
• Ensure environmentally responsible plant operations and support plant growth initiatives.
• Mentor and develop team members while fostering teamwork, open communication, and accountability.
• Educate employees at all levels on the importance of continuous improvement as a core element of manufacturing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive manufacturing management experience.
• Strong knowledge of safety management practices and regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of continuous improvement concepts, including lean manufacturing and statistical process control.
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering, with a conceptual understanding of chemical and/or electrical engineering.
• Proven problem-solving, error-proofing, and process mapping skills.
• Excellent communication skills marked by sincerity, persuasiveness, and clarity of thought.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to build teamwork and cooperative communication.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.