Director of Operations - Powder Coating & Production

SJS Executives, LLC; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80hrs PTO

7 paid federal holidays

2 floating holidays

Insurance options

Job summary

SJS Industrial, LLC (also doing business as SJS Executives) in Virginia Beach, VA seeks a Director of Operations to lead the Industrial Division. The role focuses on production leadership, planning, and process improvements while supporting growth from one to three shifts.

Relocation is required. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of production leadership, strong scheduling skills, and a background in ISO continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or military equivalent.
• 10+ years as Production Supervisor/Industrial Production Manager leading 10+ staff.
• Proven leadership in high-stress production environments.
• OSHA 10/30 preferred; other safety certifications accepted.
• Ability to meet deadlines and support multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Own Industrial Division budget including COGS and staffing.
• Report production metrics and process improvements to senior management.
• Plan and schedule production to avoid downtime.
• Collaborate with QA to identify defects and route rework.
• Identify market opportunities and co-develop roadmaps with engineers/ proposals team.
• Maintain customer communications to ensure satisfaction and implement new solutions.
• Develop new clients through outbound strategies and networking.
• Maintain long-term relationships with Hampton Roads clients needing coating services.
• Provide data input using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to support duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

ISO/continuous improvement

Budget management

Customer relations

Data analysis

Scheduling

Problem solving

Education

Industrial Engineering / Operations Management degree

Veteran education equivalence (DD 214)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

SJS Industrial, LLC (also doing business as SJS Executives) in Virginia Beach, VA seeks a Director of Operations to lead the Industrial Division. The role focuses on production leadership, planning, and process improvements while supporting growth from one to three shifts.

Relocation is required. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of production leadership, strong scheduling skills, and a background in ISO continuous improvement.