About the Opportunity
We're partnering confidentially with a well-established, privately held precision manufacturing company in Southeastern Wisconsin to identify a Director of Operations to join its executive leadership team.
This individual will oversee two precision machining facilities and play a key role in driving operational excellence, developing leaders, improving performance, and aligning plant operations with the company's long-term strategic objectives.
This is a succession opportunity, working closely with executive leadership and an experienced operations leader ahead of a planned retirement.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Lead the daily operations of two manufacturing facilities.
- Drive safety, quality, delivery, and operational performance.
- Develop and mentor managers, supervisors, and production leadership.
- Establish and monitor KPIs, OEE, OOE, and other operational metrics.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles.
- Improve productivity, capacity, and cost performance.
- Oversee operational budgeting and capital investment planning.
- Partner with executive leadership to align operations with business objectives.
- Foster a culture built around accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years of manufacturing operations experience.
- 5+ years leading manufacturing teams.
- Prior machining or precision manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Proven experience leading multiple departments or facilities.
- Strong Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement background.
- Experience with OEE, OOE, KPIs, ERP/MRP systems, budgeting, and operational planning.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
Why This Opportunity?
This organization has built an outstanding reputation within the precision manufacturing industry through long-term customer relationships, investment in its people, and a commitment to operational excellence.
The incoming Director of Operations will have the opportunity to:
- Join the executive leadership team.
- Lead two established manufacturing operations.
- Drive meaningful operational improvements.
- Influence company strategy.
- Build and develop an experienced operations team.
- Step into a long-term succession opportunity with strong executive support.
Compensation
Generous base salary commensurate on experience, plus a competitive benefits package.
Location
Southeastern Wisconsin
(Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.)
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