Basilone Executive Search ยท 1 day ago
Director of Operations
Cranberry Township, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expBasilone Executive Search is seeking a Director of Operations to lead and optimize all manufacturing and operational functions within the facility. This role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end manufacturing operations and managing the Purchasing and Planning departments while driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on lean manufacturing and operational excellence.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Bill Brundage
Responsibilities
Oversee all manufacturing operations, including receiving, material handling, machining, CNC operations, maintenance, assembly, testing, painting, and shipping
Ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are consistently met or exceeded
Lead Visual Daily Management Meetings, including updating boards / PDCA process
Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards across all operational functions
Ensure all operations comply with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 requirements, including adherence to documented procedures and work instructions
Lead the Purchasing and Planning departments to ensure material availability, cost control, and efficient production flow
Align purchasing and production planning with demand forecasts, capacity, and inventory strategies, as well as reducing slow-moving/excess/obsolete inventory
Drive supplier performance, lead-time reduction, and cost optimization initiatives
Take ownership of inventory accuracy and controls, including assisting with planning and leading the annual physical inventory count, an all-hands operational event
Re-implement and lead daily operational meetings within each functional area
Clearly communicate daily priorities, production targets, and key issues
Drive accountability to ensure planned work is completed as expected
Champion continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles
Identify waste, inefficiencies, and bottlenecks; lead cross-functional teams to implement sustainable improvements
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, problem-solving, and employee engagement
Support and participate in internal and external ISO audits, including preparation, execution, and follow-up activities
Utilize operational data to drive informed decision-making and performance improvements
Ensure accurate and timely data entry within SAP and related systems
Continuously improve data accuracy, system utilization, and reporting effectiveness
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs)
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Finance, Sales, and other departments to align operational goals
Prepare and present a monthly operational report to corporate leadership
Lead staffing, training, and development of operations personnel
Implement and maintain a second shift to support business growth
Ensure consistent processes and standards across all shifts
Assist in staffing and workforce planning across operations, including identifying current and future talent needs
Partner with third-party recruiting firms, local trade schools, and workforce development organizations to build and maintain a strong talent pipeline
Support hiring, onboarding, and training efforts to ensure staffing levels and skill sets align with operational demands and growth plans
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field
Minimum of 3 years of management experience within a manufacturing facility
ERP system experience; SAP strongly preferred
Proven leadership and change management skills
Preferred
Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
Experience in CNC machining and discrete manufacturing environments
Prior experience implementing or scaling second-shift operations
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
Company
Basilone Executive Search
Basilone Executive Search is committed to providing the highest quality, ethics driven, and results oriented recruiting services to both our candidates and clients.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase