Manufacturing Director of Operations

gpac; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401(k) with company contribution

PTO

Job summary

gpac seeks an experienced Director of Operations to lead our manufacturing operations in Torrington, CT. The role drives project completion, implements process improvements, and coordinates activities to maximize efficiency and profitability.

You will supervise both hourly and salary staff, set clear expectations, and coach teams to achieve targets while ensuring safety, quality, and continuous training. A strong relationship-building mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead teams and execute business initiatives.
• Strong skills in developing relationships and fostering teamwork.
• Experience preferred in robotics-related manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise on-time completion of projects and implement process improvements.
• Communicate job expectations to hourly and salary staff; monitor results.
• Coach, counsel, and mediate with employees to maintain performance.
• Maintain workflow by monitoring process steps, equipment, and resources.
• Assign personnel, set priorities, monitor progress, and train staff.
• Ensure the safety of all employees and enforce PPE policies.
• Ensure compliance with established quality policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively about equipment and maintain a safe, clean workplace.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Process improvements

Coaching & development

Relationship building

Education

Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Business, or related field

Job description

A top-tier, employee owned, family first organization is looking for an experienced Director of Operations.

The Director of Operations will:

• Supervise the timely completion of all projects, create and implement process improvements, and coordinate projects in a manner that maximizes efficiency and profitability.
• Achieves manufacturing results by communicating job expectations to hourly and salary employees. Plans, monitors, and appraises production results
• They will work with all employees using coaching, counseling, discipline, and mediation skills
• Needs to be a driver, maintaining workflow by monitoring steps of the process using process monitors; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources reporting on daily results, and making corrections to achieve targets
• Assigns personnel to accomplish work results; establishes priorities; monitors progress; resolves problems; evaluates employees, and conducts orientation and training of personnel
• Responsible for the safety of all employees and ensures they know and acknowledge all safety rules, policies, and necessary PPE for each position
• Accountable for compliance with established quality policies and procedures
• Responsible for communication on all equipment and machines. Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Business, or related field
• Experience in with the robotics industry strongly preferred
• Successful track record of leading teams and executing business initiatives
• Ability to develop relationships, and foster a team environment

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• PTO