Multi-Site Trailer Operations Director

Big Tex Trailers; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Tex Trailers seeks a Sr. Director of Operations to provide strategic leadership across multiple trailer manufacturing sites in Ohio. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost discipline while shaping a growth strategy and developing future operational leaders.

Responsibilities include overseeing budgets, capital projects, and cross-functional collaboration with finance, supply chain, and sales to deliver enterprise performance and an empowered, accountable culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership experience.
• 5+ years overseeing multi-site operations in trailer/heavy vehicle manufacturing.
• Lean transformation experience and knowledge of KPIs and P&L drivers.
• Working knowledge of DOT, FMVSS, weld codes, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior operations across multiple trailer facilities to meet strategic, financial, and cultural goals.
• Develop multi-site strategies for growth, standardization, and best-practice sharing.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost discipline across the shop floor.
• Mentor plant managers and leaders; align goals with corporate direction.
• Oversee budgets, capital investments, and cross-functional execution with finance and sales.

Skills

Multi-Site Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Operational Expertise

Financial Acumen

Change Leadership

Collaboration & Influencing

People Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

Big Tex Trailers seeks a Sr. Director of Operations to provide strategic leadership across multiple trailer manufacturing sites in Ohio. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost discipline while shaping a growth strategy and developing future operational leaders.

Responsibilities include overseeing budgets, capital projects, and cross-functional collaboration with finance, supply chain, and sales to deliver enterprise performance and an empowered, accountable culture.