Senior Director, Multi-Site Trailer Operations

Big Tex Trailers; Ohio; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Tex Trailers is seeking a Senior Director of Operations to provide strategic leadership across multiple Ohio trailer manufacturing sites, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost discipline while aligning with enterprise objectives.

The role leads a multi-site operational strategy, champions Lean Six Sigma, oversees capital investments, and mentors site leaders to sustain a “One Team” culture grounded in accountability and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership experience
• 5+ years overseeing multi-site operations
• Lean enterprise transformation across multiple facilities
• Strong understanding of financial metrics, KPIs, and business drivers
• Experience with trailer/truck body/heavy vehicle manufacturing preferred
• Travel up to 50% as needed

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior operations leader across multiple trailer manufacturing sites.
• Develop and implement a multi-site operational strategy for growth and standardization.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMVSS, OSHA, EPA, and safety standards.
• Oversee budgets, capital investments, and alignment with forecasts.
• Mentor plant managers and cross-site leadership with clear goals.

Skills

Multi-site leadership

Strategic thinking

Operational excellence

Financial acumen

Change leadership

People leadership

Collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

P&L management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

Big Tex Trailers is seeking a Senior Director of Operations to provide strategic leadership across multiple Ohio trailer manufacturing sites, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost discipline while aligning with enterprise objectives.

The role leads a multi-site operational strategy, champions Lean Six Sigma, oversees capital investments, and mentors site leaders to sustain a “One Team” culture grounded in accountability and collaboration.