Director of Operations: Build Teams, Drive Excellence

Leer, Inc.; New Lisbon (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leer, Inc. seeks a Director of Operations to lead day-to-day performance across merchandisers and walk-ins.

This high-impact role translates strategy into execution, builds accountable teams, and delivers measurable results in safety, quality, delivery, cost, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Reporting to the President, you will own operating rhythm, develop plans and budgets, and partner across functions to support growth and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management or related field.
• 7–10 years progressive operations leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading multiple functions, managing budgets, developing leaders, and improving safety, delivery, cost, quality, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, profitability, and employee engagement.
• Develop operating plans, budgets, capacity plans, and capital priorities that support growth and operational excellence.
• Provide leadership across manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain, and continuous improvement while partnering with quality and safety.
• Use data, metrics, and financial insight to identify opportunities, solve problems, and improve performance.
• Ensure projects, products, service work, and customer commitments are delivered on time, on budget, and in line with margin expectations.
• Partner with sales, product development, and other locations to support new products and customer needs.

Skills

Operations leadership

Strategic planning

People management

Data-driven decision making

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations management

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Leer, Inc. seeks a Director of Operations to lead day-to-day performance across merchandisers and walk-ins.

This high-impact role translates strategy into execution, builds accountable teams, and delivers measurable results in safety, quality, delivery, cost, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Reporting to the President, you will own operating rhythm, develop plans and budgets, and partner across functions to support growth and continuous improvement.