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Confidential · 11 hours ago

Executive Director of Operations

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Confidential company is seeking an Executive Director of Operations to drive operational strategy and enhance organizational performance. This senior leadership role involves overseeing all operational functions to ensure efficiency, scalability, and profitability while aligning operations with business objectives.

Marketing & Advertising

Hiring Manager

Kristie Schlernitzauer

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the company’s operational strategy in alignment with overall business goals

Translate corporate objectives into measurable operational plans and performance targets

Lead long-term capacity planning, infrastructure development, and operational scalability initiatives

Serve as a key advisor to the executive team on operational risks, opportunities, and performance

Oversee daily operations across manufacturing, production, supply chain, logistics, quality, and facilities (as applicable)

Ensure operational efficiency, cost control, and productivity improvements across all departments

Drive performance management systems and establish KPIs to measure operational success

Ensure consistent execution of policies, procedures, and best practices

Partner with finance to develop and manage operational budgets

Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining quality and service standards

Monitor operational metrics and provide regular reporting to executive leadership and stakeholders

Identify and implement initiatives that improve margins and operational effectiveness

Champion Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies

Lead process optimization and digital transformation initiatives

Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and data-driven decision-making

Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, environmental, and quality standards

Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies

Maintain high standards of safety and workplace culture

Build, mentor, and develop high-performing operational leadership teams

Drive workforce planning and talent development initiatives

Promote a collaborative, performance-focused organizational culture

Lead change management efforts during periods of growth or transformation

Qualification

Operational strategy developmentFinancial acumenLean/Six Sigma methodologiesSupply chain managementPerformance management systemsCross-functional team leadershipChange managementTalent developmentCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (MBA preferred)

10–15+ years of progressive operational leadership experience

Proven track record of leading large, cross-functional teams in a complex organization

Demonstrated success in scaling operations and driving measurable performance improvements

Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and cost controls

Deep understanding of supply chain, manufacturing, or service operations (industry-specific experience preferred)

Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presence

Preferred

Experience in high-growth or rapidly scaling organizations

Background in manufacturing, industrial, renewable energy, or related sectors (if applicable)

Lean, Six Sigma, or operational excellence certification

Company

Confidential

Silicon Valley, California US, US

51-200 employees

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Roshan Syed

Global Talent Partner

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