Senior Multi-Site Operations Leader | Lean & Growth

Reliance-Fluid-Technologies,-LLC; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Annual bonus

401(k) with employer match

Company-paid STD, LTD, and life

Family-owned culture

Job summary

Reliance Fluid Technologies is seeking a Director of Operations to lead manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution across three facilities, driving strategy, performance, and customer-focused results. This role spans Milan, MI, Niagara Falls, NY, and Buffalo, NY, and reports to the President.

You will build high-performing teams, implement Lean principles, and shape the future of our growing operations with safety, efficiency, and accountability at the core.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field (required)
• 12+ years of progressive manufacturing or operations leadership experience (required)
• Significant experience leading managers and supervisors in industrial or manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated success leading multi-site operations
• Strong expertise in KPI management, operational excellence, budgeting, and capital planning
• Experience driving organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong business acumen with an ability to make data-driven decisions
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and distribution operations across multiple locations
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, service, and cost performance throughout the organization
• Establish accountability through KPI management and performance metrics
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean principles, 6S, and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Improve equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and asset utilization
• Develop and mentor site leaders, managers, and supervisors
• Manage operating budgets and capital investment plans
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Quality, Customer Success, and executive leadership teams
• Ensure operational execution aligns with customer expectations and company growth objectives

Skills

Leadership

KPI management

Budgeting

Multi-site leadership

Data-driven decisions

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Reliance Fluid Technologies is seeking a Director of Operations to lead manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution across three facilities, driving strategy, performance, and customer-focused results. This role spans Milan, MI, Niagara Falls, NY, and Buffalo, NY, and reports to the President.

You will build high-performing teams, implement Lean principles, and shape the future of our growing operations with safety, efficiency, and accountability at the core.