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Director of Operations

Huber


Job Location:

Quincy, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 144200 - 187200
Posted: 18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Portfolio Business:Huber Engineered Materials

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883 we are a diversified global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals hydrocolloid solutions engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4000 employees worldwide we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

Position Summary
The Director Operations & Engineering leads multi-site manufacturing mining safety engineering and continuous improvement across Huber Specialty Minerals Ground Calcium Carbonate business. This is a highly strategic and operationally critical role responsible for driving performance across five facilities operating under both FDA and MSHA regulatory environments. As a key member of the GCC Leadership Team this leader sets the standard for operational excellence delivers year-over-year improvement in safety and financial performance and builds the organizational capability to sustain long-term growth.
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Principal Duties & Responsibilities
  • Lead safety environmental and regulatory compliance across all facilities ensuring adherence to MSHA FDA and occupational health standards.
  • Drive operational performance by delivering production cost reliability and capital objectives across a multi-site network.
  • Optimize manufacturing footprint cost structure and operating disciplines to support business strategy.
  • Lead Engineering and Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance safety efficiency and profitability.
  • Establish data-driven operating rhythms through KPIs dashboards and performance reviews.
  • Contribute to business strategy translating long-term plans into operational execution.
  • Build develop and lead a high-performing Operations Leadership Team across multiple sites.
  • Drive leadership consistency talent development and succession planning across the organization.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Quality Supply Chain HR and Commercial teams to enable growth and operational excellence.
Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Mining or related technical field (Mechanical Mining Chemical or Materials preferred).
  • 1020 years of progressive operations leadership experience including significant plant or multi-site leadership.
  • Proven success leading complex multi-site manufacturing and/or mining operations.
  • Strong financial acumen including P&L ownership capital planning and cost optimization.
  • Experience in regulated environments (MSHA cGMP/FDA) strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead change drive continuous improvement and execute strategy at scale.
  • Strong leadership communication and talent development capabilities.
  • Ability to operate effectively in complex matrixed environments and influence across functions.
Total Rewards

J.M. Huber Corporation complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.

Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as an applicants skills performance job responsibilities prior relevant experience certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.

U.S. Market-Based Salary Range

Director of Operations

$144200.00 -$187200.00

In addition to base compensation individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and profit-sharing payout.

Huber also offers a comprehensive competitivebenefitspackage as detailed on the Huber Benefits Hub

Our employees are our strongest asset and their safety health and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values show dignity and respect toward others and work hard to achieve their best performance.

J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required

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