Director of Operations — Employee-Owned Auto Manufacturing

Src Holdings Corp.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health insurance

Bonus program

PTO + 11 holidays

401(k) match + ESOP

Fitness center & wellness programs

Job summary

SRC Automotive, Inc. is seeking a Director of Operations in Springfield, MO to lead two manufacturing facilities with ~150 associates.

You will guide production leadership, shape safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives, and drive continuous improvement while aligning with long-term growth goals. The role emphasizes developing leaders, building robust systems, and partnering withEngineering, Quality, and Finance to meet strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in operations management or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership with large teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across two manufacturing facilities.
• Develop and coach Facility Manager and Production Manager.
• Set and execute strategies for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, labor, capacity, and workflows.
• Use data to identify trends and translate into action plans.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, HR, and Finance.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, and resource needs.
• Ensure capacity aligns with demand and future needs.
• Foster accountability and a culture of ownership and problem solving.
• Mentor managers and build leadership depth across Operations.
• Standardize operating practices and cross-facility alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing operations

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data-driven decision making

Budgeting & cost control

People development

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Safety improvements

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel/BI

Job description

SRC Automotive, Inc. is seeking a Director of Operations in Springfield, MO to lead two manufacturing facilities with ~150 associates.

You will guide production leadership, shape safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives, and drive continuous improvement while aligning with long-term growth goals. The role emphasizes developing leaders, building robust systems, and partnering withEngineering, Quality, and Finance to meet strategic goals.