Director of Plant Operations

NYCOR; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

NYCOR in the United States (Dubuque, IA) seeks a Director of Plant Operations & Transformation to lead a large-scale facility, driving strategic transformation initiatives and enhancing operational performance.

In this high-impact role, you will oversee daily manufacturing operations, guide a 300+ person workforce, and champion safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Prior experience as a Plant Manager, Site Leader, Operations Director, or similar senior operational leadership role.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale transformation initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Experience managing organizations of 300+ employees.
• Strong manufacturing operations background.
• Experience leading digital transformation, automation, technology integration, or operational modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of manufacturing operations for a large-scale facility.
• Drive operational transformation initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and technology integration.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a workforce of 300+ employees (experience managing 500+ employees is highly preferred).
• Establish a culture of accountability, discipline, safety, and operational excellence.
• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor and lead through visibility and engagement.
• Leverage industry best practices, benchmarking, and performance metrics to drive results.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field

Job description

Director of Plant Operations & Transformation

We are seeking an accomplished manufacturing leader to oversee a large-scale production operation while driving strategic transformation initiatives that enhance operational performance, employee engagement, and business results.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a proven Plant Manager, Site Leader, or Operations Director who thrives in complex manufacturing environments and has a track record of leading large teams, improving operational performance, and successfully implementing transformational change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of manufacturing operations for a large-scale facility.


• Drive operational transformation initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and technology integration.


• Lead, develop, and inspire a workforce of 300+ employees (experience managing 500+ employees is highly preferred).


• Establish a culture of accountability, discipline, safety, and operational excellence.


• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor and lead through visibility and engagement.


• Leverage industry best practices, benchmarking, and performance metrics to drive results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field.


• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.


• Prior experience as a Plant Manager, Site Leader, Operations Director, or similar senior operational leadership role.


• Demonstrated success leading large-scale transformation initiatives with measurable business impact.


• Experience managing organizations of 300+ employees.


• Strong manufacturing operations background.


• Experience leading digital transformation, automation, technology integration, or operational modernization initiatives.

Leadership Profile

• Strategic, results-driven operational leader.


• Humble, servant-minded leadership style.


• Visible and engaged presence on the manufacturing floor.


• Strong communicator who builds organizational trust and alignment.


• Passion for developing talent and driving continuous improvement.

Work Authorization Requirement

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Employer sponsorship, including current or future employment visa sponsorship, is not available for this position.