Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Director of Operations to help lead our Wisconsin manufacturing operations. This role is important as we are finalizing our second facility in Wisconsin, creating the need for a strong leader to oversee current production while building the systems and team needed for expansion. This individual will report to the VP of Operations & COO.
A strong candidate would be able to demonstrate strengthening organizational structure, improving production efficiency, and ensuring compliance with quality and audit standards across the facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take full ownership of production and management, bringing structure where it’s needed most.
- Build scalable systems and processes to support the facilities.
- Strengthen accountability by defining roles and eliminating overlap in leadership.
- Drive quality improvements by holding suppliers and teams to higher standards.
- Lead corrective actions from recent audits, ensuring compliance and sustainability.
- Be a visible leader on the production floor, setting the tone for operational excellence.
- Develop and mentor rising talent so both plants are equipped with strong leaders.
- Run efficient, solution-focused meetings that get results and reduce conflict.
- As business needs arise, addressing temporary work with flexibility to work with the evening shift if necessary.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience or equivalent in manufacturing, ideally in a General Manager or Director role.
- Demonstrated success in scaling operations or leading multi-facility management.
- Strong supplier and vendor management skills.
- Proven ability to lead organizational change and improve team collaboration.
- Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
- Experience with audits, compliance, and corrective action implementation.
- A hands-on leader who thrives on accountability and results.
- Legal authorization to work in the US required.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written in English and Spanish would be an asset.
- Able to work in a fast paced environment.
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