Director of Operations

Job description   Job Summary Responsible for ensuring the safety of all team members, optimizing efficiency, and driving production across multiple manufacturing sites to deliver seamless production and operational excellence.   Duties and Responsibilities Team Safety Take ownership of creating a safe work environment for all team members. Participate in Safety Committee and ensure completion of all manufacturing improvements / requirements. Leadership Provide leadership and guidance to the operational teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning and improvement. Strategic Planning Using the company’s Visions, Values, Priorities, and AMP Pillars, develop and implement operational strategies to enhance production efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability. Resource Allocation Optimize resource allocation including manpower, equipment, and materials to meet production targets and budget constraints. Quality Assurance Ensure adherence to quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives across all production sites. Risk Management Identify and mitigate operational risks, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and minimizing downtime. Team Communication Along with the Managers, Supervisors, and Leads, provide timely feedback and communication with all operations team members on company updates (Vision, Values, Priorities, KPI’s) as well as team and individual progress / development needs. Data Driven Utilize data-driven approaches to identify trends, patterns, and root causes of manufacturing issues. Develop, measure, monitor, and drive actions to improve Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for operations (Safety, FPY%, OTD%, Schedule Adherence, Efficiency %, DOI, etc) Provide regular reports to senior management on KPI’s and improvement action plans. Requirements and Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, operations management, engineering, or related field. (preferred) Master’s Degree in business administration, operations management, engineering, or related field. Ability to effectively manage and drive positive change in a matrix environment. Strong leadership skills with experience in leading and developing multidisciplinary teams, influencing stakeholders, and driving initiatives across multiple sites. Proficiency in managing supply chain activities to ensure efficient logistics, inventory control, and supplier relationships for all locations. Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills using data and structured problem-solving techniques (SSBB preferred). 5 years in a senior operations management role within a manufacturing environment, overseeing multiple production sites (preferred) M&A due-diligence / post-acquisition integration Microsoft Office Suite (preferred) SAP experience in a manufacturing environment Familiarity with data analysis tools (IE Excel, Tableau, etc…) to analyze performance metrics, trends, and KPI’s Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance 401(K) with 6% Match 12 Paid Holidays including 2 float days Avtron is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, veteran status, gender, disability, marital status, citizenship, or any other personal characteristic.   Job Type: Full-time   Schedule: