Strategic Director of Multi-Site Manufacturing

HDT Global; Geneva Township (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

HDT Global is seeking a Sr. Director of Operations to lead manufacturing operations in Geneva, OH and Mansfield, OH. You will partner with senior leadership to steer budgets, strategy, and process optimization, ensuring safe, compliant, and on‑time production.

You will drive continuous improvement across lean initiatives, manage cross-site teams, and coordinate proposals for new business while maintaining strong customer relations and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or industrial engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Hands-on Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, and Value Stream Mapping for continuous improvement.
• Proven capability managing large departmental budgets and P&L.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP and MRP software.
• Strong adherence to safety guidelines and ISO/compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develops short and long range objectives aligned with company strategy.
• Directs facility-wide process optimization, transformation and operational excellence.
• Drives lean manufacturing initiatives across the operation.
• Manages development and execution of manufacturing-to-deliver products with quality and on-time delivery.
• Develops budgets and ensures schedules and budgets are met.
• Coordinates operations and communications across sites.
• Provides leadership to drive problem solving and KPI achievement.
• Participates in proposals for new business based on RFP/RFQ requirements.
• Ensures operations conform to policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Establishes and maintains customer and public relations.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Problem solving

KPIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or industrial engineering

Tools

ERP software

MRP software

Job description

HDT Global is seeking a Sr. Director of Operations to lead manufacturing operations in Geneva, OH and Mansfield, OH. You will partner with senior leadership to steer budgets, strategy, and process optimization, ensuring safe, compliant, and on‑time production.

You will drive continuous improvement across lean initiatives, manage cross-site teams, and coordinate proposals for new business while maintaining strong customer relations and adherence to regulatory standards.