Director of Site Operations managing manufacturing facility performance. Leading operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and cost in the United States.
Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing facility to meet or exceed targets for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Own site-level P&L accountability within agreed parameters, partnering with regional leadership on budgeting and forecasting.
Ensure all site activities align with regional and enterprise operational strategies.
Champion a safe, productive, and inclusive work environment.
Drive continuous improvement in throughput, lead time reduction, and cost efficiency.
Apply Lean and structured problem-solving methods to standardize processes and eliminate waste.
Monitor performance metrics, address risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Lead operational reviews and communicate performance results clearly to teams and stakeholders.
Partner closely with centralized Supply Chain to ensure materials availability, supplier performance, and production continuity.
Maintain a strong partnership with centralized Engineering leadership and as needed, provide oversight for site-based engineering activities to ensure alignment with operational priorities.
Work with Operational Excellence leaders to deploy improvement tools, training, and systems at the site.
Collaborate with Commercial, Product, and Service leaders to meet customer delivery commitments and address escalations.
Lead, coach, and develop site leaders and supervisors to build a capable, high-performing team.
Ensure clear expectations, accountability, and development opportunities for all team members.
Support workforce planning and talent acquisition in partnership with the People Team and regional leadership.
Promote a culture of care, engagement, and high performance at all levels.
Requirements
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing operations leadership; experience managing complex production environments preferred.
Demonstrated ability to improve operational performance, cost structure, and delivery reliability.
Proven ability to lead and develop leaders in a multi-shift or multi-line production setting.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and safety standards.
Skilled at working within a matrixed organization and collaborating across functional domains.
Flexibility to take on evolving responsibilities in response to strategic priorities and business needs.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; degree in Operations, Engineering, or related field a plus.
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