Operations Leader - 2-Plant Manufacturing & Lean Growth

Expert Connections; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Expert Connections in Upstate, SC seeks a Director of Operations to lead manufacturing across two facilities, shaping safety, quality, delivery and productivity on the shop floor.

You will coach supervisors, partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, HR and Finance, and drive continuous improvement to support future growth and a strong culture. This role offers leadership visibility and impact.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership on the shop floor.
• Extensive experience in metal stamping.
• Experience running high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Multi-shift leadership experience.
• Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement background.
• Strong analytical and KPI-driven decision making.
• Union manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations across two facilities
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost
• Coach and develop supervisors and operations leaders
• Build accountability throughout the organization
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, HR and Finance
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop operational strategies that support future growth

Skills

Shop-floor leadership

Metal stamping

High-volume operations

Multi-shift leadership

Lean / Continuous Improvement

Analytical decision making

Union experience (a plus)

Job description

Expert Connections in Upstate, SC seeks a Director of Operations to lead manufacturing across two facilities, shaping safety, quality, delivery and productivity on the shop floor.

You will coach supervisors, partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, HR and Finance, and drive continuous improvement to support future growth and a strong culture. This role offers leadership visibility and impact.