Multi-Site Trailer Operations Leader: Growth & Excellence

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

Job summary

Big Tex Trailers is seeking a Sr. Director of Operations to lead multiple trailer manufacturing sites, delivering strategic growth and operational excellence across production, engineering, maintenance, materials, quality, and logistics.

The candidate will architect a multi-site growth plan, drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost discipline, and develop future operational leaders while ensuring compliance with DOT, FMVSS, and industry standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership.
• 5+ years overseeing multi-site operations.
• Experience in trailer/heavy vehicle manufacturing.
• Lean enterprise transformation across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior ops across multiple trailer plants to meet strategic and financial goals.
• Develop multi-site operation strategy and standardize best practices across trailer lines.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost discipline on the shop floor.
• Mentor plant managers and align goals with corporate direction.
• Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to align execution with forecasts.
• Collaborate with OEM and fleet customers to drive growth and resolve issues.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

P&L management

Multi-site leadership

Strategic planning

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree (MBA/MS)

Job description

Big Tex Trailers is seeking a Sr. Director of Operations to lead multiple trailer manufacturing sites, delivering strategic growth and operational excellence across production, engineering, maintenance, materials, quality, and logistics.

The candidate will architect a multi-site growth plan, drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost discipline, and develop future operational leaders while ensuring compliance with DOT, FMVSS, and industry standards.