Director of Operations - Metal Extrusion

This job is posted on behalf of Your Talent Source LLC by Top Echelon.

Director of Operations – Heavy Manufacturing
We’re seeking a hands-on, strategic, results-driven plant leader to provide leadership for 2 metal manufacturing facilities.

• Must have demonstrated success managing manufacturing operations, developing plant leadership teams, improving operational performance, and driving continuous improvement.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, including significant plant leadership responsibility.
• Experience managing 2+ manufacturing facilities or a large, complex manufacturing operation.
• Aluminum extrusion experience highly preferred; complex metal fabrication experience will also be considered.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold Plant Leaders and manufacturing teams accountable.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, quality systems, and operational cost control.
• Demonstrated success improving safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and profitability through Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, capital expenditures, and manufacturing cost management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance strategic direction and hands-on operational involvement.

EDUCATION: BS degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or related discipline preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide operational leadership and direction for 2 manufacturing facilities, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Directly manage, mentor, and develop both Plant Leaders, establishing clear performance expectations & accountability.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, delivery, cost, and profitability across both facilities.
• Establish & monitor operational KPIs, including OEE, throughput, scrap, labor efficiency, downtime, and on-time delivery.
• Identify & implement opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, operational efficiency, and capacity utilization.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Oversee production planning, resource allocation, staffing, and capital equipment requirements.
• Partner with plant leadership to resolve operational challenges, improve equipment reliability, and minimize production disruptions.
• Develop and execute operational strategies supporting business growth, customer requirements, and long-term profitability.
• Ensure consistent operating procedures, quality standards, and safety practices across both facilities.
• Evaluate capital expenditures, equipment upgrades, automation opportunities, and process improvements.
• Build a culture of accountability, employee engagement, leadership development, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and other functional departments to achieve business objectives.