Director-Operations

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness programs

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Retirement plan with company match

Employee recognition program

Job summary

The Ladders is seeking a Director-Operations to lead our manufacturing and automotive aligned operations across multiple sites. This remote role requires US-based candidates and offers full P&L oversight, with emphasis on safety, environmental stewardship, productivity, and financial performance.

You will drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, partner with cross-functional teams, and build a high-performing leadership team to strengthen long-term competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of building materials, construction products, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with full P&L responsibility and delivering financial results.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety and environmental stewardship across all facilities.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Optimize productivity and supply chain performance.
• Maintain full P&L responsibility for the business unit.
• Lead innovation initiatives to enhance competitive positioning.
• Build and develop a high-performing leadership team.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous learning.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

P&L Management

Multi-site Operations

Safety & Environmental Stewardship

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director-Operations to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This role will oversee multi-site operations with a strong focus on safety, environmental stewardship, productivity, and financial performance. The leader will drive continuous improvement across facilities while strengthening operational discipline and execution. This position will also partner closely with cross-functional teams to support innovation, supply chain performance, and long-term competitiveness.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Champion safety and environmental stewardship across all facilities.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Optimize productivity and supply chain performance.
• Maintain full P&L responsibility for the business unit.
• Lead innovation initiatives to enhance competitive positioning.
• Build and develop a high-performing leadership team.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Finance, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of building materials, construction products, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven success in managing large-scale, multi-site operations.
• Experience with full P&L responsibility and delivering financial results.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance initiatives.
• Retirement savings plans with company matching.
• Employee recognition programs and incentives.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.