Director of Operations

As the Director, Operations, you will provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for all manufacturing operations across M&M Manufacturing. This role will be responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost performance, employee engagement, and continuous improvement across the plant. You will serve as a key member of the site leadership team, partnering closely with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and frontline leadership to ensure the facility is positioned to meet business goals and support long-term growth.

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing operations across M&M Manufacturing, including production, safety, quality, maintenance, materials, inventory, and operational performance; Develop and execute operational strategies that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost control, and customer satisfaction; Build, coach, and develop a strong leadership team, including managers, supervisors, leads, and frontline employees; Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, company policies, and manufacturing best practices; Drive accountability for key performance indicators, including throughput, efficiency, scrap, labor utilization, lead times, inventory performance, and on-time delivery; Partner with planning, purchasing, logistics, customer service, sales, engineering, quality, and finance to align production priorities with customer and business needs; Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles, 5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and other operational excellence tools; Oversee production planning and resource allocation to ensure labor, equipment, materials, and capacity are aligned with demand across M&M Manufacturing; Partner with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, capital planning, and facility readiness; Support budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial performance for the operation; Identify and lead initiatives that reduce waste, improve workflow, enhance employee productivity, and strengthen overall plant performance; Support workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness across the facility; Provide clear communication to senior leadership regarding operational performance, risks, opportunities, and business-critical priorities; Lead strategic projects related to capacity expansion, technology implementation, process improvement, and long-term operational growth

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred. Equivalent manufacturing leadership experience may be considered; 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, preferably in metal fabrication, HVAC products, building products, or a related industrial manufacturing environment; 5+ years of leadership experience managing supervisors, managers, or multi-functional manufacturing teams; Proven experience leading plant operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment; Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, production planning, inventory control, and operational KPI management; Demonstrated ability to drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and employee engagement; Experience managing budgets, labor costs, material usage, overhead, and operational performance metrics; Strong understanding of OSHA requirements, safety programs, and quality management systems; Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across production, supply chain, engineering, quality, finance, sales, and customer service; Strong communication skills with the ability to engage frontline employees, business leaders, and executive stakeholders; Experience with ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office, production reporting, and data-driven decision-making; High integrity, sound judgment, and a leadership style that reflects accountability, collaboration, and respect

Nice to have

Experience in sheet metal, HVAC, ductwork, fabrication, stamping, roll forming, or related manufacturing processes; Lean Six Sigma certification or formal continuous improvement training; Experience leading capital projects, facility improvements, automation initiatives, or production ramp-ups; Experience supporting a multi-site or growth-oriented manufacturing environment

Benefits

Competitive pay; Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits; 401(k) with company match; Paid time off; Career development and growth opportunities; The opportunity to lead within a Marmon Holdings/Berkshire Hathaway company; A collaborative, safety-focused, and continuous improvement-driven culture