Director – Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage the performance of various manufacturing facilities and distribution centers throughout North America.

• Lead initiatives in safety, quality, environmental compliance, production efficiency, conversion costs, and adherence to policies and procedures.

• Foster a culture centered around safety and environmental responsibility.

• Ensure alignment with regulatory standards and company HSE policies.

• Advocate for proactive risk management and ongoing enhancements in safety performance.

• Guarantee safe, dependable, and cost-efficient operations across production facilities.

• Propel continuous improvement efforts utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and principles of operational excellence.

• Enhance productivity, quality, inventory control, logistics, and supply chain efficiency.

• Maintain complete P&L accountability for the Building Products Business Unit.

• Formulate annual operational plans, forecasts, capital budgets, and strategic business strategies.

• Drive initiatives for revenue growth, margin enhancement, cash flow generation, and return on invested capital.

• Monitor business performance and take corrective actions as necessary.

• Establish and track key performance indicators.

• Lead innovation efforts and collaborate with technical, engineering, and commercial teams on new products and market solutions.

• Assess market opportunities and prioritize strategic investments.

• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing leadership team.

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and succession planning for team members.

• Encourage accountability, engagement, collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Finance, or a related field.

• At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, building products, industrial, or analogous sectors.

• Familiarity with building materials, construction products, distribution networks, and manufacturing methodologies.

• Proven experience leading large-scale, multi-site manufacturing operations.

• Experience managing comprehensive P&L responsibility.

• Established track record of achieving growth, operational enhancements, and financial success.

• Frequent capability to sit, stand, walk; utilize hands; reach; and communicate verbally.

• Occasional ability to stoop, kneel, and crouch.

• Capacity to work in operational environments with required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses and hearing protection.

• Willingness to travel up to 50%, including air and auto travel.

• MBA is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Entrepreneurial work atmosphere.

• Opportunity to enhance both work life and career experience.

• Travel up to 50%, including air and auto travel.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.