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Director of Operations

Robert Half

Full time 160,000 - 180,000 USD / year Posted: 5 hours ago Business Management

Hiring from: United States

We are looking for an experienced operations leader to direct manufacturing performance and build a high-performing, scalable operation. This position oversees production, quality, logistics, and operational planning while ensuring strong results in safety, cost, and customer delivery. The role combines strategic leadership with practical execution to improve plant performance, strengthen cross-functional coordination, and support long-term business growth.

Responsibilities:
• Direct manufacturing activities across production, maintenance, quality, warehousing, and distribution to maintain efficient day-to-day operations.
• Shape and execute operating plans that improve output, control costs, and support broader organizational goals.
• Establish and monitor performance measures that drive accountability, highlight trends, and guide operational decisions.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts using structured methodologies to reduce waste, increase throughput, and improve margin performance.
• Refine production schedules, labor utilization, and material flow to maximize capacity and meet customer demand.
• Oversee operating budgets and capital planning, partnering with finance to evaluate spending, forecast needs, and identify savings opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards while advancing corrective and preventive action programs.
• Work closely with supply chain and procurement teams to secure material availability, improve supplier performance, and manage inventory effectively.
• Develop plant leadership and cross-functional teams by coaching managers, strengthening accountability, and supporting workforce planning and succession efforts.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through training, audits, risk reduction initiatives, and timely resolution of identified issues.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of progressive leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success leading plant operations and improving productivity, efficiency, and overall operational performance.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement frameworks such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar approaches.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with experience managing budgets, capital expenditures, and cost control initiatives.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams across operations, logistics, warehouse management, and supply chain activities.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational leadership skills with a hands-on management style.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.



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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.



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