Senior Director of Operations - Scale Manufacturing & Quality

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

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