Manufacturing Operations Leader - Lean Growth & Safety

GTI Fabrication; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Strong team culture

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Goodyear, Arizona, is seeking a Director of Operations to manage daily operations and drive continuous improvement across its facility. Candidates should have at least 10 years of operations experience, including 5 years in senior leadership roles. This is a full-time position focused on scaling operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a safety culture. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, alongside opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operations, with 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Strong knowledge of lean principles and manufacturing best practices.
• Proven ability to drive process discipline and implement scalable infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across production, quality, logistics, and maintenance.
• Manage daily plant operations to exceed performance targets in safety and quality.
• Lead operational improvement initiatives and build accountable teams.

Skills

Leadership

Operations Management

Lean Principles

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in Goodyear, Arizona, is seeking a Director of Operations to manage daily operations and drive continuous improvement across its facility. Candidates should have at least 10 years of operations experience, including 5 years in senior leadership roles. This is a full-time position focused on scaling operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a safety culture. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, alongside opportunities for career advancement.