Director of Operations – Amazing Opportunity to Build Your Legacy! Location: Greater Nashville, TN Salary: $160,000-$200,000 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life, 401k w/ matching, PTO, Holidays Job Type: Full-Time Typical hours: 9x9's schedule (every other Friday off) Start Date: ASAP Relocation assistance is available Director of Operations (manufacturing & operations exp. req.) Description Our client, a well-established chemical manufacturer with a loyal clientele, is looking for a passionate and analytical Director of Operations to add to their team (Although a background in a chemical environment would be helpful, it is much more important to find the right hands-on leader who understands how to oversee all layers within an organization from the shop floor to senior management. Someone who seamlessly balances giving their team the space to get the job done while still setting expectations of consistent performance management. Whether you are looking for a role with more impact and visibility or are coming from a larger company and covet the chance to have a bigger impact on a more intimate scale, you have the chance to affect the overall outcome of a business and see how your contributions raise it to new heights. You will undoubtedly create a legacy you can be proud of. With clients in aerospace, mining, and oil & gas and a diverse product portfolio that separates them from their competitors, you can feel secure about making this transition. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who doesn't want to choose between career fulfillment and financial stability. Director of Operations (manufacturing & operations exp. req.) Responsibilities • Oversee operations for all business units (5 Direct/80 Indirect)
• Develop and execute strategic plans to improve profitability and productivity
• Apply continuous improvement principles to enhance operations
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards including ISO
• Evaluate, document, and enhance processes that lead to increased efficiency
• Establish individual performance plans and ongoing education initiatives
• Champion a safety-first culture with emphasis on quality and production
• Create and oversee budgets while ensuring cost controls
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions
• Partner with ELT to recommend process improvements that drive business goals
• Foster a service-minded, collaborative environment rooted in accountability
Director of Operations (manufacturing & operations exp. req.) Qualifications • 5+ years of people leadership experience required
• 10+ years of operations experience within manufacturing required
• Strong continuous improvement background required
• Metrics-driven with experience leveraging data to optimize workflow required
• Experience working in an ISO-9001 accredited company required
Who You Are: You understand there is a person behind every job title and foster an environment where someone never feels like a number. You make a point to interact with every member of your team because you know you are only as good as your people and relationships are the cornerstone of each company's success. Although you crave an opportunity that impacts decision-making at the highest level, you never detach yourself from the day-to-day. You want to be on the shop floors, facilitating communication between each division while building and mending bridges to drive initiatives forward. You embrace challenges because, after all, frustrations are just opportunities. You can always see the forest through the trees and understand it is not always about agreement; it is about reaching alignment. You know change is inevitable and remain agile in how you approach infrastructure gaps. Although you are a natural-born leader, you stand alongside your team and never in front of them. Ultimately, you are a service-minded, collaborative seasoned leader who wants to work with like-minded individuals who value approachability, creativity, and growth as much as you do.
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