Director of Operations

Bender CCP, Inc.; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bender CCP, Inc. is seeking a Director of Operations to lead the Vernon facility and ensure safe, efficient, and profitable performance.

You will guide the operations team, partner with executive leadership, and align cross‑functional efforts to meet customer commitments and growth objectives. This role focuses on developing people, optimizing processes, and delivering results in a high‑complexity environment spanning precision machining, repair, welding, fabrication, and rotating equipment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or related industries.
• Experience leading multi-department industrial operations.
• Experience managing managers and production teams.
• Strong understanding of production, scheduling, labor, and resource management.
• Experience managing budgets and performance metrics.
• Proven ability to improve processes and productivity.
• Strong business judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of industrial safety and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with ERP/MRP integration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day operations of the Vernon facility and develop strategies aligned with company goals.
• Oversee production, machining, welding/fabrication, maintenance, quality, scheduling, and facility operations.
• Ensure customer commitments, schedules, quality standards, and delivery requirements are met.
• Manage labor, equipment, materials, and resources to maximize efficiency.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, productivity, cost, downtime, and delivery.
• Identify operational challenges and implement solutions to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Manage operating budgets, costs, and capital improvement needs.
• Partner with Sales, Engineering, Quality and other departments to support customer and business requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Lead, develop, and hold managers and supervisors accountable for performance.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Manufacturing expertise

Strategic planning

Team development

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead Operations. Drive Growth. Make an Impact.

Bender CCP is looking for an accomplished and motivated Director of Operations to lead our Vernon facility and play a critical role in shaping the future of our operations.

This is more than a traditional operations management position. You will have the opportunity to lead a complex industrial operation with capabilities spanning precision machining, equipment repair, welding and fabrication, grinding, inspection, thermal spray, and engineered rotating equipment services. Our Vernon operation is built to take on challenging work that many facilities simply cannot handle, and our customers rely on us when quality, expertise, safety, and turnaround time matter most.

Why Bender CCP?

Bender CCP's history in Vernon dates back to 1946, when Bender Machine was founded. Over the decades, the company has continued to expand its capabilities and expertise. In 2010, Bender acquired California Centrifugal Pump (CCP), bringing the two organizations together in Vernon, and in 2015 they officially merged to become Bender CCP. Since then, the company has continued to grow through expanded capabilities and strategic acquisitions throughout the Western region.

Today, Bender CCP is recognized as a leading full-service provider of engineered rotating equipment repair and machining services. Our capabilities allow us to support customers from routine maintenance and repairs to highly complex, large-scale and emergency projects.

About The Opportunity

As Director of Operations, you will provide overall leadership for the Vernon facility and be responsible for ensuring the operation performs safely, efficiently, and profitably.

You will lead and develop the operational team while working closely with executive leadership and cross-functional departments to improve productivity, strengthen processes, meet customer commitments, and support continued growth.

What You'll Do

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Vernon facility. Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with company goals. Oversee production, machining, welding/fabrication, maintenance, quality, scheduling, and facility operations.
• Ensure customer commitments, schedules, quality standards, and delivery requirements are met.
• Manage labor, equipment, materials, and resources to maximize efficiency.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, productivity, cost, downtime, and delivery.
• Identify operational challenges and implement solutions that improve efficiency and profitability.
• Manage operating budgets, costs, and capital improvement needs.
• Partner with Sales, Engineering, Quality, and other departments to support customer and business requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Lead, develop, and hold managers and supervisors accountable for performance.
• Build a culture centered on safety, accountability, teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Provide operational reporting and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Support strategic initiatives that drive facility growth and long-term success.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a hands-on, strategic operations leader who can balance the big picture with what is happening on the shop floor.

The Ideal Candidate Will Bring

• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial services, machining, repair, fabrication, or a related industry.
• Experience leading multi-department industrial operations.
• Experience leading managers, supervisors, or production teams.
• Strong understanding of production, scheduling, labor, equipment, and resource management.
• Experience managing budgets, operating costs, and performance metrics.
• A proven ability to improve processes, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Strong business judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Working knowledge of industrial safety and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.

What Will Make You Stand Out

Experience in industrial repair, precision machining, welding, fabrication, engineered equipment, rotating equipment, or job-shop manufacturing is highly valued.

Experience with continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, capital planning, equipment investments, and production planning is also a plus.

Why This Role Matters

Bender CCP handles work that keeps critical equipment operating and helps customers avoid costly downtime. Our teams work on everything from pumps, compressors, gearboxes, and turbines to large-scale machining, restoration, fabrication, and field service projects. Our Vernon facility gives us the capacity and equipment to take on jobs of significant size and complexity.

The Director of Operations will have a direct opportunity to improve how we operate, develop our people, strengthen our processes, and help position the Vernon facility for its next stage of growth.

If you're ready to take ownership of a major industrial operation, lead talented teams, and make a measurable impact, we'd like to meet you.

Compensation:

$150,000–$160,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Location:

Vernon, CA

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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