Site Operations Director: Lead Safety, Quality & Growth

barrywehmiller; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Machine Solutions is seeking an experienced Operations Director & Site Leader to oversee the Flagstaff manufacturing facility and drive operational excellence. You will report to the COO and lead Manufacturing and Warehouse operations while ensuring team safety and superior performance across SQDCP metrics.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HR, and the ability to drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and strategic execution at

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture; lead EHS compliance, including OSHA requirements, and ensure Safety is the first consideration in every operational decision.
• Lead all manufacturing, warehouse, and operational activities for the Flagstaff site.
• Drive performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Cost, and People metrics (SQDCP) and manage site cost and financial performance.
• Foster collaboration across departments, maximize team synergies, and eliminate organizational silos.
• Lead daily SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People) stand‑up meetings.
• Conduct Monthly Operations Reviews and present site performance to executive leadership.
• Drive accountability for key business metrics including: On‑Time Delivery (OTD), Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), Labor Utilization & Labor Absorption, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Inventory Performance, Revenue, EBITDA.
• Partner with Quality to facilitate NCR/CAPA meetings and lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts for systemic nonconformances.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to resolve kit shortages, material variances, and production constraints.
• Lead quarterly Kaizen events focused on cost reduction, operational efficiency, productivity improvements, and elimination of shop‑floor waste.
• Develop and mentor leaders while building a culture of accountability, engagement, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Lead hiring, performance management, succession planning, and employee relations in partnership with HR; ensure compliance with labor, employment, and safety regulations; and own retention and skills development for the site workforce.
• Partner with Engineering, Program Management, and customers as required to participate in Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), ensuring manufacturability, operational readiness, capacity planning, quality considerations, and production execution requirements are incorporated into product and program decisions.
• Participate in Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) reviews to align demand forecasts, production capacity, inventory strat

Job description

Machine Solutions is seeking an experienced Operations Director & Site Leader to oversee the Flagstaff manufacturing facility and drive operational excellence. You will report to the COO and lead Manufacturing and Warehouse operations while ensuring team safety and superior performance across SQDCP metrics.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HR, and the ability to drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and strategic execution at