Director of Operations at Management Recruiters of Tallahassee

Director of Operations Multi-Site ManufacturingRetained Search Midwest Southeast Precision / CNC / Custom ManufacturingA privately held growth-focused manufacturer is seeking a hands-on people-first Director of Operations to lead design and production across two U.S. facilities. This is a critical high-impact role overseeing the full lifecycle of custom complex manufacturing operationsdesign scheduling purchasing CNC machining assembly sampling and shipping/receiving.Were looking for a builder. Someone who develops strong teams drives continuous improvement and elevates performance across every function they touch.What Youll LeadSet the operational strategyshort-term execution long-term planningEnsure high-quality efficient safe manufacturing operationsManage budgets staffing levels materials and overall productivityLead and mentor departmental managers; build a culture of accountabilityTeach and deploy Lean tools at all levelsReduce scrap improve throughput and optimize flowSpearhead major projects: plant layouts capital equipment installations and process transformationsAct as the bridge between leadership teams and the manufacturing floorWhat You BringA people-centered leadership style that builds trust and performance10 years in manufacturing operations; proven results driving improvements5 years leading a large segment or full plant operationStrong Lean expertise and enterprise-level process improvement experienceSolid technical foundation; CNC knowledge strongly preferredExcellent communicator problem-solver and decision-makerRole DetailsFull-time multi-site leadership roleTravel up to 25%Mix of office hands-on floor presenceCompetitive compensation packageIdeal BackgroundBA/BS in Industrial Mechanical Business or related technical fieldExperience in custom or contract manufacturingComfortable leading both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operationsRequired Experience:Director Key Skills Risk Management,Negiotiation,Operational management,Smartsheets,Strategic Planning,Team Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience,Financial Planning Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1