Operations Director - Lean Manufacturing & Process Excellence

Elemet Group; Princeton (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Princeton is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee activities across multiple facilities. Responsibilities include leading the operations team, driving continuous improvement using Lean principles, and managing production planning and budgeting. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in business or operations management with 5-7 years of experience in operations management. This is a full-time role with significant influence on operational efficiency and team development.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of previous operations management experience, including forecasting and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Operations team, ensuring compliance with company policies and safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean principles to enhance quality, efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Oversee production planning, budgeting, and resource management to meet operational targets.
• Implement new manufacturing processes and technologies to support business objectives.
• Coach and develop managers and supervisors to strengthen team performance.

Skills

Operations management

Lean principles

Production planning

Budgeting

Staffing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management, operations management, or equivalent

Job description

A manufacturing company in Princeton is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee activities across multiple facilities. Responsibilities include leading the operations team, driving continuous improvement using Lean principles, and managing production planning and budgeting. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in business or operations management with 5-7 years of experience in operations management. This is a full-time role with significant influence on operational efficiency and team development.