Director of Operations

Sterling Engineering; Waskom (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage from day 1

11 paid holidays

401K match

Annual bonus up to 20%

Job summary

Sterling Engineering seeks an experienced Manufacturing Operations Leader to direct day-to-day activities across one or more facilities in Texas. You will oversee production, safety, staffing, scheduling, quality, and financial performance while coordinating with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and other teams to resolve issues and improve efficiency.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in lean manufacturing, budgeting, forecasting, and workforce planning, with proven leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years in manufacturing, engineering, or related areas.
• Experience in low-volume manufacturing and managing complex business processes.
• Proven leadership and people-management experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and manufacturing quality tools.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and cost control.
• Knowledge of production scheduling and workforce planning.
• Understanding of HR practices including hiring, payroll, and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily and monthly manufacturing operations to achieve production, efficiency, and customer delivery goals
• Maintain a strong focus on employee safety, including training, equipment, and safety initiatives
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives
• Monitor production efficiency, resource utilization, work assignments, and staffing levels
• Develop and implement operational policies, processes, and long-term capacity plans
• Work with Supply Chain and Purchasing to ensure materials and components are available to support production schedules
• Manage budgets, forecasts, cost control, and capital improvement projects in partnership with Accounting
• Lead hiring, employee development, performance management, and disciplinary processes
• Monitor KPIs and quality metrics, resolve quality issues, and implement corrective actions
• Work with Sales and Customer Service to support existing customers and identify new business opportunities

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Problem solving

Operational excellence

Communication

Staffing & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lean manufacturing tools

Job description

Location Options:

Waskom, TX / East Chicago, IL / Albertville, AL

Benefits:

Benefits from day 1 with almost 100% coverage! In addition to 11 paid holidays, PTO/vacation, 401K (up to 6% match), etc.

Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options:

up to 20% annual bonus

Job Summary:

Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across one or more facilities, overseeing production, safety, staffing, scheduling, quality, and financial performance. This role works closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and other teams to resolve issues, improve efficiency, meet production goals, and support customer needs.

Job Duties:

• Lead daily and monthly manufacturing operations to achieve production, efficiency, and customer delivery goals
• Maintain a strong focus on employee safety, including training, equipment, and safety initiatives
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives
• Monitor production efficiency, resource utilization, work assignments, and staffing levels
• Develop and implement operational policies, processes, and long-term capacity plans
• Work with Supply Chain and Purchasing to ensure materials and components are available to support production schedules
• Manage budgets, forecasts, cost control, and capital improvement projects in partnership with Accounting
• Lead hiring, employee development, performance management, and disciplinary processes
• Monitor KPIs and quality metrics, resolve quality issues, and implement corrective actions
• Work with Sales and Customer Service to support existing customers and identify new business opportunities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of broad experience in manufacturing, engineering, production, scheduling, supply chain, quality, or related areas
• Experience in low-volume manufacturing and managing complex business processes
• Proven leadership and people-management experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and manufacturing quality tools
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and cost control
• Knowledge of production scheduling and workforce planning
• Understanding of HR practices including hiring, employee counseling, payroll, and benefits