Director of Operations — Multi-Site Manufacturing Leader

Hirebridge LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operational excellence

Safety & compliance

Budgeting & finance

ERP systems

Supply chain coordination

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

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.