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Pacific International Executive Search · 1 day ago

Director of Operations

DC-Baltimore Area

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Pacific International Executive Search is a globally recognized retained executive search firm dedicated to empowering Fortune 500 and high-growth enterprises. They are seeking an Operations Director to lead change across a key manufacturing facility, focusing on operational strategies, team leadership, and continuous improvement.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop and execute operational strategies and best practices to drive growth, efficiency, and competitiveness

Lead and coach managers and teams, fostering accountability, engagement, and compliance

Ensure on-time, on-budget execution of operational plans by tracking KPIs, costs, and schedules

Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders to optimize resources and align operations with business goals

Drive continuous improvement through Lean methodologies and data-driven decision-making

Oversee manufacturing and resource planning for staffing, materials, facilities, and equipment utilization

Review and communicate performance metrics and financial insights to executive leadership

Qualification

Lean manufacturingPlant managementData-driven decision-makingEmployee engagementManufacturing resource planningBachelor's degreeTransformational leadershipCross-functional collaboration

Required

Strong experience in a plant manager or equivalent role with progressive leadership experience in industrial manufacturing

Track record of improving plant performance through lean manufacturing and employee engagement

Proven ability to lead in fast-paced, growing environments with evolving systems and processes

Experience in a sheet metal, electro-mechanical, semi-custom manufacturing environment preferred

Holds a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field

Company

Pacific International Executive Search

Pacific International has over 25 years of experience partnering with the world’s leading organisations, successfully delivering diverse talent to Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies across hundreds of strategic change and transformation initiatives.

Founded in 1997