Director (Operations)

Tremco; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) Savings plan

Company pension plan

Performance based bonus

Continuing education

Job summary

Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG) is seeking a senior operations leader to drive Lean initiatives across multiple manufacturing locations. You will develop and execute long and short‑term strategies, lead safety and operational excellence, and travel to sites to manage teams and budgets.

Responsibilities include optimizing productivity, reducing waste, and ensuring on‑time delivery while partnering with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of manufacturing experience with 7+ years of operations management experience and 3+ years with multiple facilities.
• Experience in cost reduction and Lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Budgeting, fiscal management, and strategic planning experience.
• Extensive background in fabrication and/or chemical manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive a safety‑first culture across locations.
• Develop budgets and strategies to meet safety, productivity, quality, on‑time delivery, and scrap reduction goals.
• Lead manufacturing operations and infrastructure for assigned facilities.
• Take corrective action to align performance with plans and standards.
• Forecast budgets and cost of sales at each facility to meet financial objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to implement lean strategic plans.
• Drive growth by streamlining operations and productivity across plants.
• Improve working capital, scheduling, and inventory turns.
• Ensure 100% on‑time delivery and Lean concept execution.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for staff.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

People leadership

Change management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related field

MBA or related master’s preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Visio

Job description

Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG), part of RPM International Inc., unites industry-leading building envelope solutions manufacturers, service providers and trusted brands—including Tremco, Nudura, Dryvit, Willseal, Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. and Weatherproofing Technologies Canada—to deliver comprehensive, integrated building systems. With operations spanning North America, Europe, Asia‑Pacific, India and Latin America, Tremco CPG has a global presence supported by regional businesses and distributors who understand local market needs for commercial, industrial and residential construction and restoration projects.

General Purpose of the Job

Lead people and change management initiatives (including technology systems) across multiple manufacturing locations. Develop and implement long and short‑term strategies to meet key performance indicators, continuous improvement initiatives, and Lean manufacturing practices. Ensure safety and operational excellence at all assigned locations with evidence‑based manufacturing data and metrics. Regularly travel to assigned sites (currently 5 individual locations within a 5‑mile radius of each other) to manage teams and processes, provide financial oversight, and execute growth initiatives in support of annual plans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive a safety‑first culture.
• Develop processes, strategies, and budgets to meet company goals, especially those related to safety, productivity, product specification, quality standards, on‑time delivery, lead time, and scrap reduction.
• Lead, direct, and oversee all aspects of people leadership, manufacturing operations and infrastructure for assigned facilities.
• Take prompt corrective action when necessary to bring manufacturing performance in line with plans and governing standards.
• Plan, direct, control, implement, evaluate, monitor, and forecast budgets and cost of sales at each facility to achieve financial objectives. Ensure continued financial viability through sound fiscal management, preventative service maintenance and capital expenditure planning.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, operational leaders/peers, and management teams to refine and implement the lean transformation strategic plan.
• Drive operational growth through current and future products with an emphasis on streamlining operations and driving productivity throughout assigned plants.
• Operate collaboratively and cross‑functionally to establish and drive working capital improvement programs, optimize planning and scheduling, reduce work‑in‑process levels, and improve overall inventory turns.
• Continuously address and resolve manufacturing constraints to achieve 100% on‑time delivery.
• Ensure the execution of Lean concepts including but not limited to Kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping, GEMBA walks, KPIs, business statistics, etc.
• Approve and direct the implementation and maintenance of safety and operating policies.
• Establish quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the company's efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide leadership and coaching to ensure a well‑trained, motivated, and goal‑oriented workforce driven to attain objectives and satisfactory performance in accordance with established policies and programs.
• Coach and develop team members in personal accountability, root cause corrective action, interpersonal communications, and company procedures and policies.
• Provide effective leadership by being actively involved and developing a broad and deep knowledge of strengths, opportunities, customers, products, geographic challenges, workforce, etc.
• Build bench to ensure growth and succession. Assess capacity and resources to forecast current and future needs.
• Clearly define and communicate goals, key objectives, and metrics as well as new directives, policies, or procedures.
• Project a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community; lead by example.
• Provide regular performance updates to senior leadership.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering, operations, business, or closely related discipline.
• Master's degree in business administration, manufacturing or engineering preferred.

Experience Requirement

• Minimum of 10+ years of manufacturing experience; 7 years’ operations management experience; 3 years’ multiple facilities experience required.
• Experience in cost reduction, Lean manufacturing principles or other continuous improvement methodologies, design for manufacturability, project management and team building.
• Experience in budgeting, fiscal management, and strategic planning/execution.
• Extensive and diversified background in fabrication and/or chemical manufacturing preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification and/or Lean Manufacturing Certification preferred.

Other Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications

• Proficiency in workflow processes, value stream efficiency, and systems‑thinking.
• Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of Lean principles and continuous improvement tools with a thorough understanding of the DMAIC methodology.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to form opinions based on data aggregation. Ability to analyze complex requirements, identify key phases and workstreams, evaluate improvements and drive them to closure.
• Well organized, clear, rational, and analytical approach to problem solving and planning using tools like Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, listening and interpersonal skills to work with different management levels.
• Goal‑oriented with proven record of self‑motivation, achievement, and continuous improvement.
• Strong people management, development and team building skills. Ability to hold staff accountable and set appropriate targets.
• Superior diplomacy skill with the ability to build consensus/agreement and work across departmental boundaries to solve problems and accomplish organizational goals.
• Remains calm under pressure and develops creative and pragmatic solutions; willing to look for/explore new solutions or methods.
• Applies a variety of field‑related concepts, best practices, and procedures in leading state‑of‑the‑art, LEAN operational initiatives and strategies.
• Leverages extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Extensive experience with ERP systems and Microsoft productivity tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Track record of effectively leading an organization with a complex array of operations and leveraging strengths across areas.
• Excellent project management skills.

Travel Required

Flexibility to travel to multiple Tremco locations throughout North America occasionally. Will travel to assigned facilities within a 5‑mile radius daily.

Work Location

Onsite at our manufacturing facility.

Physical Demands

Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits and Compensation

The base salary for this role starts at $150,000 and progresses based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.

The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.