On-Site Director of Operations: Scale Growth & Excellence

van Gelder, Inc.; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

van Gelder, Inc. is seeking a Director of Operations to lead on-site operations in Calhoun, GA. You will translate priorities into completed work, enhance cross-functional coordination, and drive growth through strategic initiatives.

This role oversees production, inventory, logistics, warehousing, purchasing, and customer service while building scalable processes and KPIs to improve efficiency and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory management.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior, on-site operations leader reporting to VP Operations.
• Drive the company’s operating roadmap and growth initiatives.
• Lead major projects: facility expansion, warehouse buildouts, workflow redesign, staffing, capacity planning.

Skills

Operations management

Leadership

Project execution

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical thinking

Budgeting & cost control

Communication

Problem solving

On-site leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Operations/Supply Chain/Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management software

Reporting tools

Job description

van Gelder, Inc. is seeking a Director of Operations to lead on-site operations in Calhoun, GA. You will translate priorities into completed work, enhance cross-functional coordination, and drive growth through strategic initiatives.

This role oversees production, inventory, logistics, warehousing, purchasing, and customer service while building scalable processes and KPIs to improve efficiency and client satisfaction.