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Bodycote · 3 days ago

Director, Operations, NA Surface Technology

Cincinnati Metro

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Bodycote is the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, employing a skilled workforce globally. The Director of Operations, NA Surface Technology, is responsible for overseeing operational performance across Surface Technology facilities in North America, ensuring alignment with global standards and driving initiatives related to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

AutomotiveEnergy EfficiencyIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical EngineeringRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Meagan Boyer

Responsibilities

Partner with site leadership to support and drive achievement of operational KPIs and P&L objectives

Monitor and assess site performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities

Facilitate regional performance reviews in collaboration with the Vice President and site leadership

Drive consistency across facilities through implementation of standardized operational processes, tools, and systems; examples include but not limited to procurement/supply chain, SIOP, and capacity planning

Lead cross-site initiatives to share and embed best practices related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost

Develop and lead continuous improvement efforts across the region in partnership with the broader operations and operational excellence organizations

Support site teams in executing CI projects, tracking results, and ensuring the sustainability of improvements

Act as the regional operations lead for the deployment of global strategies, systems, and programs

Ensure consistent execution of capital projects, digital tools, and operational transformations in coordination with stakeholders; partner closely with site leadership and supporting technical project management teams

Support and drive site leadership in developing operational leadership talent and building succession plans

Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to site operations leaders; drive accountability and ownership with site leadership teams

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Operational KPIsPerformance improvementMulti-site leadershipLean/Six Sigma certificationManufacturing operationsStakeholder managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaborationOrganizational skills

Required

This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements; therefore, candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident cardholders

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business

Minimum of ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in manufacturing or industrial operations, including multi-site leadership; experience within Surface Technology or heat treating preferred

Strong knowledge of operational KPIs, cost management, and performance improvement methodologies

Experience working within a matrixed and global organization

Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and collaborate across functions and geographies

Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions, evaluate people, manage conflicting priorities; ability to positively influence management, and the capability to work effectively with all levels of the organization

Process and detail oriented, including strong organizational and prioritization skills

Ability to balance strategic alignment with operational execution

Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Credibility and trust with site leaders and cross-functional teams

Proven track record of driving measurable operational improvements

Commitment to safety, quality, and operational discipline

Collaborative team player with proven ability to drive change in an effective and participative manner

Must be a self-directed individual capable of multi-purpose activity

Ability to travel within North America (up to 50%)

Must be able to work in a sitting/standing position for extended periods of time in an office/industrial environment

Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions

Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to perform functions