Director of Operations, Industrial Automation (Multi-Site)

Greatjob; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Greatjob is seeking a Director of Operations for the Industrial Automation Group to provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple locations in the United States. The role entails leading Regional Operations Managers, standardizing processes, and driving safety, quality, productivity, and cost management.

The successful candidate will align regional goals with corporate strategy, develop scalable operating practices, and deliver consistent execution across the network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive operations leadership experience.
• Experience leading multi-site operations across dispersed locations.
• Experience leading Regional Managers and site leaders.
• Proven track record of improving safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost.
• Strong financial acumen with operating budgets and labor cost management.
• Experience with continuous improvement and process standardization.
• Excellent organizational, coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across all assigned operating locations.
• Lead Regional Operations Managers and establish accountability for regional and site-level performance.
• Translate organizational strategy and business objectives into measurable operational priorities.
• Establish consistent operating expectations across regions while allowing appropriate flexibility for customer, market, and facility requirements.
• Develop and maintain an operating cadence that provides visibility into performance, risks, and actions.
• Ensure resources and organizational support to execute effectively.
• Serve as the senior operations escalation point for significant issues.
• Lead, coach, and develop Regional Operations Managers across dispersed locations.
• Conduct regular regional and site business reviews focused on performance and corrective actions.
• Maintain visibility across locations through site visits and leadership engagement.
• Promote succession planning and development strategies.
• Promote communication between regional leaders, site teams, and corporate functions.
• Establish and monitor KPIs across locations (safety, quality, service, productivity).
• Drive cost management, inventory, and labor efficiency improvements.
• Develop scorecards and governance routines from site to national leadership.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions across regions.

Skills

Multi-site leadership

Strategic planning

Leadership coaching

Travel readiness

Financial acumen

Continuous improvement

Operational excellence

Cross-functional collaboration

Gemba knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Job description

Greatjob is seeking a Director of Operations for the Industrial Automation Group to provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple locations in the United States. The role entails leading Regional Operations Managers, standardizing processes, and driving safety, quality, productivity, and cost management.

The successful candidate will align regional goals with corporate strategy, develop scalable operating practices, and deliver consistent execution across the network.