Operations Director

The role requires a proven manufacturing leader who brings strong technical and operational credibility and a track record of delivering results in a performance‑driven environment. The Director of Operations will have demonstrated success leading complex, engineered operations and driving disciplined execution. This is a high‑impact site leadership role with regular visibility to Business Unit and Division leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Significantly improve safety performance as demonstrated in incident prevention.
• Deliver consistent results across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people through disciplined execution of the operating plan.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts that improve productivity, reduce waste, and strengthen process capability.
• Work closely with BU leadership on strategy, capital investments, and sharing best practices.
• Represent the site effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Establish operating management philosophy and practice, with clear expectations, measurable goals, visual management that leads to predictable results.
•  Successfully deliver the Plant’s financial targets and operating plan, consistent with the corporate culture which emphasizes accountability and results. This includes meeting revenue, profitability, cost, and return-on-asset metrics, as well as added operating metrics and strategic growth objectives.
• Ensure that the right people are in place to allow the Plant to operate to its full potential. This will include a thoughtful and objective evaluation of the existing leadership team, the development of team members, and enhancing the team, as appropriate.

Requirements for Consideration:

• A metals or manufacturing industry (preferred) plant background in a custom job shop environment with expertise in the development and production of high tolerance, precision, engineered materials.
• At least 10 years of total business experience with a track record of a succession of more responsible Plant Management roles.
• An undergraduate degree in engineering or business and an MBA or master’s degree in engineering.
• A background with strength in Plant operations and general financial knowledge for asset management, budgeting, and profit plan attainment.
• Demonstrated experience with manufacturing resources planning and an integrated capital appropriations/budget plan.
• Hands-on experience with the development and implementation of Lean Initiatives, visual management and shop floor reporting systems.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills to enable the incumbent to provide effective and meaningful presentations to location employees, customers, SMP leadership.

Competencies:

• Sound analytic skills and decision-making capabilities; Strong results orientation and execution capability; Excellent strategic thinking and conceptual skills.
• The proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet deadlines and achieve desired results.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and coach people in varying disciplines to achieve performance goals; Solid team building skills.
• Business and financial acumen, including a solid understanding of budgeting and forecasting, are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate as effectively on the shop floor as in the executive suite.