Director of Operations - Manufacturing

Hirebridge LLC; Buffalo (NY); In loco; USD 165.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hirebridge LLC seeks a Director of Operations to lead multi-site manufacturing, blending, packaging, warehousing, and distribution across Michigan and New York. The role reports to the President and balances strategic leadership with hands-on execution to improve safety, service, productivity, and profitability.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and develop operations leaders while ensuring OSHA/compliance and cross-functional alignment across facilities.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, industrial distribution, process manufacturing, or operations leadership.
• 7+ years leading managers and supervisors in manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or industrial operations.
• Experience with ERP-supported operations, inventory management, operational reporting, performance metrics, budgeting, and capital planning.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements.
• Proven ability to drive safety, service, productivity, and profitability improvements.

Mansioni

• Direct multi-site operations spanning manufacturing, blending, packaging, warehousing, and distribution.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term operating strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Lead organizational and operational changes while maintaining employee engagement and business continuity.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Customer Success, Quality, Technology, and Facilities to improve performance and compliance.
• Develop plant and operations leaders; manage budgets and capital planning.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, 6S, standard work, and problem solving.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operational excellence

Safety & compliance

Budgeting & finance

ERP systems

Supply chain coordination

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Travel willingness

Formazione

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

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Director of Operations

Full-Time | Multi-Site Operations | Michigan | New York | $165,000 - $180,000/year

Lead a multi-site operations organization spanning manufacturing, blending, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced operations executive who can translate business strategy into measurable improvements in safety, productivity, service, cost, profitability, and organizational performance.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Enterprise-Level Impact: Take ownership of operational performance across multiple facilities and business functions.

• Executive Visibility: Report directly to the President and serve as a key member of the leadership team.

• Multi-Site Leadership: Establish consistent operating practices while adapting to the needs of individual facilities.

• Broad Operational Scope: Oversee manufacturing, blending, packaging, bulk handling, warehousing, distribution, maintenance, inventory execution, and workforce effectiveness.

• Strategic + Hands-On: Balance long-term operational planning with active involvement in day-to-day execution and problem solving.

• Growth & Improvement: Lead initiatives involving continuous improvement, capital investment, automation, equipment reliability, and operational scalability.

• People Leadership: Develop plant and operations leaders while strengthening succession planning, accountability, and organizational capability.

What You'll Be Doing

Strategic Operations Leadership

• Develop and execute short- and long-term operating strategies aligned with company objectives.

• Translate business priorities into practical operating plans involving people, equipment, facilities, capacity, and resources.

• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, customer service, asset utilization, profitability, and overall operating performance.

• Advise the President on operational risks, capital requirements, resource needs, and opportunities for improvement.

• Lead organizational and operational changes while maintaining employee engagement and business continuity.

Multi-Site Operations

• Direct manufacturing, blending, packaging, bulk handling, warehousing, and distribution activities across multiple facilities.

• Establish common procedures, operating standards, performance expectations, and accountability practices.

• Coordinate staffing, production resources, equipment availability, warehouse activity, and material movement.

• Ensure production and distribution activities support customer requirements and approved operating plans.

• Share successful processes and best practices across facilities while accounting for site-specific requirements.

• Balance safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost in daily operational decisions.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Build and maintain a proactive safety culture across the operations organization.

• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, DOT, environmental, hazardous-material, HAZWOPER, and training requirements.

• Ensure teams follow established procedures, work instructions, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Partner with Quality, Technology & Facilities leadership on corrective actions, audits, investigations, and continuous improvement.

• Support root-cause analysis and corrective-action activities when operational or quality issues occur.

• Ensure employees are properly trained and held accountable for established safety and operating requirements.

Operational & Financial Performance

• Own performance across key areas including safety, service, productivity, labor utilization, inventory, equipment reliability, waste, cost, and operational profitability.

• Use ERP, production, inventory, maintenance, and financial information to monitor performance and identify opportunities.

• Establish corrective actions when performance falls short of expectations.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles, 6S, standard work, visual management, and structured problem solving.

• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets covering labor, overtime, maintenance, equipment, and other operating expenses.

• Build business cases for capital equipment, automation, facility improvements, and asset replacement.

• Strengthen preventive maintenance and equipment reliability programs.

Cross-Functional & Customer Leadership

• Work closely with Supply Chain to align production, inventory, procurement, capacity, and customer commitments.

• Partner with Customer Success on service issues, delivery challenges, escalations, and changing customer requirements.

• Collaborate with Quality, Technology & Facilities to improve operational discipline, facility effectiveness, and quality outcomes.

• Partner with Sales, Finance, Human Resources, Transportation, and other functional leaders to execute company priorities.

• Help ensure customer commitments are aligned with actual operational capabilities.

• Support the successful launch of new products, services, customers, and business initiatives.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and develop plant and operations managers and supervisors.

• Establish clear goals, responsibilities, decision-making authority, and performance expectations.

• Build stronger leadership capability through succession planning, cross-training, development plans, and stretch assignments.

• Foster a culture centered on accountability, engagement, recognition, professional development, and continuous improvement.

• Hold leaders accountable for maintaining safe, productive, and high-performing operations.

• Strengthen employee retention, leadership depth, and organizational readiness.

Leadership Structure & Collaboration

The Director of Operations reports directly to the President and works as a member of the company's leadership team.

The position partners closely with senior leaders across:

• Supply Chain

• Quality

• Technology & Facilities

• Customer Success

• Finance

• Sales

• Human Resources

• Transportation

Success in this position requires the ability to lead through influence across multiple departments, facilities, and organizational levels.

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field

• Equivalent combination of education and substantial relevant experience may be considered

• 12+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, industrial distribution, process manufacturing, or operations leadership

• 7+ years leading managers and supervisors in manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or industrial operations

• Demonstrated success leading operations across multiple facilities, business units, or complex manufacturing environments

• Proven ability to improve safety, service, productivity, cost performance, equipment reliability, inventory execution, profitability, and employee development

• Experience managing operating budgets, capital expenditures, continuous improvement programs, and organizational change

• Experience with ERP-supported operations, inventory management, operational reporting, performance metrics, budgeting, and capital planning

• Knowledge of applicable OSHA requirements

• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills

• Strong business judgment and understanding of profitability, customer impact, risk, and resource allocation

• Excellent communication, coaching, change-management, and relationship-building skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to operational disruptions

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, operational reporting tools, and performance metrics

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently between assigned facilities

Preferred Experience

• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification

• Specialty chemicals

• Lubricants

• Blending operations

• Packaging

• Bulk liquid handling

• Hazardous materials

• Process manufacturing

• Industrial distribution

Experience in these environments is strongly preferred.

How Success Will Be Measured

The Director of Operations will be accountable for measurable performance across areas including:

• Safety performance and corrective actions

• On-time delivery and customer service

• Production output and throughput

• Labor productivity

• Cost and budget performance

• Operational profitability

• Resource utilization

• Waste reduction

• Inventory accuracy

• Equipment reliability

• Maintenance effectiveness

• Continuous improvement and 6S maturity

• Capital project results

• Employee engagement and retention

• Leadership development and succession readiness

• Cross-functional execution

Culture & Leadership Environment

This role is designed for a leader who believes strong operational performance comes from combining clear expectations, capable people, disciplined processes, reliable equipment, and continuous improvement.

You'll have the opportunity to influence how multiple facilities operate, develop the next generation of operations leaders, and work directly with executive leadership on the organization's operational strategy.

Position Details

Position: Director of Operations

Salary: $165k - $180k

Reports To: President
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Operations: Multi-site manufacturing, blending, packaging, warehousing, and distribution
Facilities: Michigan and New York
Travel: Frequent travel between assigned facilities required

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and maintaining a professional workplace built on respect, accountability, collaboration, and inclusion.

Niagara Falls, Buffalo, Michigan, Director of Operations, Operations Management, Manufacturing Operations, Multi-Site Operations, Chemical Manufacturing, Process Manufacturing, Lubricant Manufacturing, Industrial Manufacturing, Chemical Blending, Warehouse Operations, Distribution Operations, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence