Director of Operations: Multi-Site Manufacturing Leader

M&M Manufacturing; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

M&M Manufacturing, part of Marmon Holdings/Berkshire Hathaway, seeks a Director of Operations for multi-site Fort Worth facilities. You will lead manufacturing operations, safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement across the plant, partnering with senior leaders to drive growth and efficiency.

The role emphasizes Lean, 5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, and KPI management. You will build a high-performing leadership team, own budgeting and cost control, and ensure OSHA compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience.
• 5+ years supervising multi-functional manufacturing teams.
• Experience leading plant operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, continuous improvement, production planning, inventory control, and KPI management.
• Demonstrated ability to drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations across M&M Manufacturing, including production, safety, quality, maintenance, materials, inventory, and operational performance.
• Develop and execute operational strategies that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost control, and customer satisfaction.
• Build, coach, and develop a strong leadership team, including managers, supervisors, leads, and frontline employees.
• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, company policies, and manufacturing best practices.
• Drive accountability for KPIs, including throughput, efficiency, scrap, labor utilization, lead times, inventory performance, and on-time delivery.
• Partner with planning, purchasing, logistics, customer service, sales, engineering, quality, and finance to align production priorities with customer and business needs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles, 5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and other operational excellence tools.
• Oversee production planning and resource allocation to ensure labor, equipment, materials, and capacity are aligned with demand across M&M Manufacturing.
• Partner with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, capital planning, and facility readiness.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial performance for the operation.
• Identify and lead initiatives that reduce waste, improve workflow, enhance employee productivity, and strengthen overall plant performance.
• Support workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness across the facility.
• Provide clear communication to senior leadership regarding operational performance, risks, opportunities, and business-critical priorities.
• Lead strategic projects related to capacity expansion, technology implementation, process improvement, and long-term operational growth.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

M&M Manufacturing, part of Marmon Holdings/Berkshire Hathaway, seeks a Director of Operations for multi-site Fort Worth facilities. You will lead manufacturing operations, safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement across the plant, partnering with senior leaders to drive growth and efficiency.

The role emphasizes Lean, 5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, and KPI management. You will build a high-performing leadership team, own budgeting and cost control, and ensure OSHA compliance