Director of Operations

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manufacturing Execution & Operational Leadership

• Direct optimize and scale day-to-day plant production schedule execution assembly workflow and throughput to consistently exceed delivery quality and labor variance metrics.
• Establish clear metrics (KPIs) and operational accountability across all production departments maintaining high standards for on-time delivery (OTD) and scrap reduction.
• Partner with executive leadership on long-term manufacturing capacity planning facility workflow optimization and operational strategy.
• Maintain active high-level oversight of broader manufacturing support functions collaborating with Materials Management Planning and Purchasing leadership to align materials flow with shop-floor schedules.

Cross-Functional & Peer Collaboration

• Work in close partnership with the Director of Facilities & Maintenance to support site-wide safety standards maintenance schedules and continuous improvement initiatives ensuring operational alignment without disrupting ongoing facility programs.
• Collaborate closely with the Engineering team to ensure design-for-manufacturability seamless new product introductions (NPI) and rapid execution of engineering change orders.
• Serve as an operational bridge between manufacturing execution and executive leadership supporting corporate operational initiatives and PlayCore manufacturing best practices as required.

Team Development & Leadership

• Provide direct leadership mentorship and professional development for plant supervisors team leads and production personnel.
• Cultivate a high-performing accountable shop-floor culture that emphasizes craftsmanship teamwork and operational excellence.
• Lead multi-department production meetings to align shift goals eliminate operational roadblocks and maintain transparent communications across all operational tiers.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering Operations Management Business Administration or related technical field.
• Experience: 8 years of progressive manufacturing management experience in a discrete manufacturing environment with at least 35 years in a senior plant operational leadership role overseeing multi-department operations.
• Technical Acumen: Demonstrated familiarity with metal fabrication welding coating processes rotational molding cnc machinery and heavy assembly environments.

Core Leadership Competencies

• Collaborative Leadership: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships across Engineering Facilities and Supply Chain teams.
• Business & Operational Acumen: Solid understanding of plant operational metrics labor capacity planning and manufacturing cost structures.
• Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; capable of articulating operational goals to floor teams and presenting business updates to executive leadership.

Disclaimer - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

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