Operations Director & Site Leader

barrywehmiller; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Machine Solutions is seeking an experienced Operations Director & Site Leader to oversee the Flagstaff manufacturing facility and drive operational excellence. You will report to the COO and lead Manufacturing and Warehouse operations while ensuring team safety and superior performance across SQDCP metrics.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HR, and the ability to drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and strategic execution at

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture; lead EHS compliance, including OSHA requirements, and ensure Safety is the first consideration in every operational decision.
• Lead all manufacturing, warehouse, and operational activities for the Flagstaff site.
• Drive performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Cost, and People metrics (SQDCP) and manage site cost and financial performance.
• Foster collaboration across departments, maximize team synergies, and eliminate organizational silos.
• Lead daily SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People) stand‑up meetings.
• Conduct Monthly Operations Reviews and present site performance to executive leadership.
• Drive accountability for key business metrics including: On‑Time Delivery (OTD), Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), Labor Utilization & Labor Absorption, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Inventory Performance, Revenue, EBITDA.
• Partner with Quality to facilitate NCR/CAPA meetings and lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts for systemic nonconformances.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to resolve kit shortages, material variances, and production constraints.
• Lead quarterly Kaizen events focused on cost reduction, operational efficiency, productivity improvements, and elimination of shop‑floor waste.
• Develop and mentor leaders while building a culture of accountability, engagement, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Lead hiring, performance management, succession planning, and employee relations in partnership with HR; ensure compliance with labor, employment, and safety regulations; and own retention and skills development for the site workforce.
• Partner with Engineering, Program Management, and customers as required to participate in Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), ensuring manufacturability, operational readiness, capacity planning, quality considerations, and production execution requirements are incorporated into product and program decisions.
• Participate in Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) reviews to align demand forecasts, production capacity, inventory strat

Job description

About Us:

Machine Solutions is the premier provider of advanced equipment and services for the medical device, biopharmaceutical, and blood- and plasma-collection industries. We support our customers' needs and growth by delivering quality and value through a wide breadth of products. Machine Solutions provides proprietary mechanical solutions to a variety of complex process, testing and device design challenges. Our equipment has become the industry standard for stent crimping, balloon catheter pleating and folding, catheter braiding and medical device manufacturing applications. As a pioneer in radio frequency technology, the company has continued to develop advancing technology for thermal forming, molding and welding plastic for medical manufacturing, biopharmaceutical, and blood- and plasma-processing applications. Our experienced team of engineers has been instrumental in automating manual processes that enable our customers to increase production volumes and profit margins, and we believe in providing a superior customer experience by designating resources to a dedicated aftermarket team that is always ready to provide technical service and process support. Machine Solutions is privately owned by BW Forsyth Partners, a Barry-Wehmiller company.

BW Forsyth Partners is the investment arm of multibillion-dollar global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller. Established in 2009, BW Forsyth Partners blends Barry-Wehmiller's unparalleled legacy of value creation and people‑centric culture development with keen investing experience to help companies realize their true potential. With a focus limited to areas known well, BW Forsyth Partners seeks to partner with leadership teams to acquire small‑to‑middle‑market companies in the capital and component equipment, and professional services sectors. In each of our operating companies, BW Forsyth Partners deploys operational improvements and strategy development without compromising the autonomy, strategic vision and entrepreneurial spirit of their leadership teams.

Job Description:

Operations Director & Site Leader

Flagstaff, Arizona | Full-Time | On-Site

Lead Operations. Drive Results. Build Teams.

We are seeking a highly motivated Operations Director & Site Leader to lead our Flagstaff manufacturing facility and drive operational excellence across the organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), this role is responsible for overall site performance, strategic execution, and leadership of manufacturing and warehouse operations, with first‑priority accountability for team member safety.

The successful candidate will provide leadership for the Machine Shop, Assembly Operations, Procurement, Shipping & Receiving, Production Planning, and Inventory functions while partnering closely with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR to achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture; lead EHS compliance, including OSHA requirements, and ensure Safety is the first consideration in every operational decision.
• Lead all manufacturing, warehouse, and operational activities for the Flagstaff site.
• Drive performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Cost, and People metrics (SQDCP) and manage site cost and financial performance.
• Foster collaboration across departments, maximize team synergies, and eliminate organizational silos.
• Lead daily SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People) stand‑up meetings.
• Conduct Monthly Operations Reviews and present site performance to executive leadership.
• Drive accountability for key business metrics including:
  • On‑Time Delivery (OTD)
  • Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
  • Labor Utilization & Labor Absorption
  • Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
  • Inventory Performance
  • Revenue
  • EBITDA
• Partner with Quality to facilitate NCR/CAPA meetings and lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts for systemic nonconformances.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to resolve kit shortages, material variances, and production constraints.
• Lead quarterly Kaizen events focused on cost reduction, operational efficiency, productivity improvements, and elimination of shop‑floor waste.
• Develop and mentor leaders while building a culture of accountability, engagement, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Lead hiring, performance management, succession planning, and employee relations in partnership with HR; ensure compliance with labor, employment, and safety regulations; and own retention and skills development for the site workforce.
• Partner with Engineering, Program Management, and customers as required to participate in Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), ensuring manufacturability, operational readiness, capacity planning, quality considerations, and production execution requirements are incorporated into product and program decisions.
• Participate in Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) reviews to align demand forecasts, production capacity, inventory strat