Director of Operations – Multi-Site Lean Growth

Smiths Group; Melrose Park (IL); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 260.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

401(k)

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Health savings account (HSA)

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Resumo da vaga

DRC Heat Transfer in Melrose Park, IL is seeking a Director of Operations to lead manufacturing strategy across multiple sites in a high-mix, low-volume environment. The role drives Lean and continuous improvement, ensures on-time delivery, and maintains strong safety and cost controls.

The position reports to the leadership team and requires P&L accountability, cross-functional collaboration, and growth-focused leadership.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 7–10 years leadership in manufacturing operations.
• Experience leading multi-site, high-growth plants.
• Proven success with Lean, CI, and change initiatives.
• P&L, capital planning and capacity expansion experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain full P&L responsibility for operations.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term manufacturing strategies.
• Oversee master production schedule for on-time delivery.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Travel between facilities

Change leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Formação

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

7–10 years leadership in manufacturing

Descrição da vaga

DRC Heat Transfer in Melrose Park, IL is seeking a Director of Operations to lead manufacturing strategy across multiple sites in a high-mix, low-volume environment. The role drives Lean and continuous improvement, ensures on-time delivery, and maintains strong safety and cost controls.

The position reports to the leadership team and requires P&L accountability, cross-functional collaboration, and growth-focused leadership.