Senior Director of Operations

Compass Business Solutions, Inc.; Beaver Falls (Beaver County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenson Plastics in Beaver Falls, PA is seeking a Senior Director of Operations to lead manufacturing excellence, strategy, and continuous improvement across all operations. You will scale production capabilities, optimize supply chains, and drive safety and quality across the shop floor, partnering with executive leadership to deliver on the company’s growth plans.

The role requires hands-on, visionary leadership with a track record in plastics or advanced manufacturing, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• BA/BS in science, engineering, or quality field or equivalent operational experience.
• 7+ years in operations leadership, with at least 5 years at managerial level in manufacturing.
• 5+ years handling complex operational challenges, supply chain dynamics, and regulatory standards.
• Proven ability to mentor and scale large cross-functional teams across production, maintenance, and admin.
• Experience driving data‑backed process optimization aligned with enterprise goals.
• Past work in a union environment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Resource + Environmental Planning: allocate resources to fuel scalable manufacturing and ensure a safe work environment.
• Cross-Functional Operations Leadership: lead cross-functional teams with data-driven insights to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Long-Term Operational Vision + Risk Management: develop forward-looking strategies, identify opportunities and risks.
• Talent Development + Culture Building: mentor department leaders and foster high-performance collaboration.
• Process Optimization + Cost Minimization: drive continuous improvement and cost reductions without compromising quality.
• Performance Metrics + KPI Management: establish and report KPIs and adjust execution in real time.
• Financial Stewardship + Budgeting: design and manage operational budgets and capital expenditure.
• Compliance, Safety, + Quality Assurance: uphold regulatory and internal standards for safety, environment, and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Strategic planning

Data-driven decision-making

Regulatory compliance

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering/quality

Tools

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analytics

Job description

Senior Director of Operations- Kenson Plastics

At Kenson Plastics, our operations aren't just about output, they are about precision, scale, and uncompromising quality. As our Senior Director of Operations, you will step in as a vital leader to drive manufacturing excellence, strategic planning, and continuous improvement across every operational facet.

This role requires a hands‑on, visionary strategist who can scale production capabilities, champion innovative plastics manufacturing processes, and ensure shop‑floor execution directly aligns with our broader business trajectory. We are looking for an execution‑focused leader with a proven background in custom plastics or advanced manufacturing environments who excels at optimizing supply chain workflows, elevating product quality, and cultivating a high‑performance culture rooted in accountability and safety.

This is an onsite role in our Beaver Falls facility.

For more information, please visit our website at: https://www.kensonplastics.com/

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic Resource + Environmental Planning: Partner directly with executive leadership to assess, advocate for, and allocate the technological, capital, and environmental resources required to fuel scalable manufacturing operations and maintain a secure work environment.


• Cross-Functional Operations Leadership: Direct and champion comprehensive operational strategies by leading cross-functional teams, leveraging data‑driven insights to uncover efficiency gains, and enforcing rigorous compliance with industry regulations and internal standards.


• Long-Term Operational Vision + Risk Management: Formulate and execute forward‑looking operational strategies aligned with overarching enterprise goals, proactively identifying market opportunities, supply chain shifts, and operational risks.


• Talent Development + Culture Building: Mentor, coach, and elevate department leaders across the organization, fostering a high‑performance culture anchored in cross‑departmental collaboration, personal accountability, and continuous professional growth.


• Process Optimization + Cost Minimization: Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing operational bottlenecks, re‑engineering workflows, and driving sustainable cost reductions without ever compromising product integrity.


• Performance Metrics + KPI Management: Establish, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure shopfloor and departmental effectiveness, utilizing real‑time data to pivot tactical execution and drive continuous improvement.


• Financial Stewardship + Budgeting: Design, manage, and oversee comprehensive operational budgets, maintaining strict cost control, optimizing capital expenditure, and ensuring disciplined resource allocation across all functional areas.


• Compliance, Safety, + Quality Assurance: Maintain uncompromising standards of regulatory compliance and internal governance, enforcing rigorous protocols regarding workplace safety, environmental health, and quality assurance.

Education & Experience Requirements

• BA or BS degree in a science, engineering, or quality field (or equivalent operational experience).


• Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in operations management, with at least 5 years operating in a manager‑level or higher capacity within manufacturing environments.


• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience navigating complex operational challenges, supply chain dynamics, and regulatory standards specific to manufacturing or advanced industrial sectors.


• Demonstrated track record of successfully directing, mentoring, and scaling large, cross‑functional teams across production, maintenance, and administrative departments.


• Proven experience driving data‑backed process optimization and aligning long‑term operational strategies with overarching enterprise goals.


• Past experience operating within a union environment is highly preferred.