Director of Operations - Manufacturing

ORIJIN STONE, located in New Hope, MN, is a leading wholesaler and fabricator of natural stone, offering the area’s most extensive selection of high-quality imported and domestic stone. We are known for our exceptional service and products, catering to high-end architectural, landscape design, and interior design sectors. Our 50 employee company culture values integrity, enthusiasm, initiative, inspiration, and strong working relationships. We promote a collaborative work environment that empowers employees. Thanks to our team’s commitment to meeting the highest standards, our company continues to grow in an exciting direction. This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth.

To drive our continued success, we seek an experienced Director of Operations to join our company. This newly created position will report to our ownership team and lead our organization in developing and implementing strategic initiatives across all departments. Our new Director of Operations will bring a successful track record in supporting an entrepreneurial organization, with a proven skill set as a hands-on leader driving operational efficiencies, building high-performance teams, and fostering sustainable growth while aligning with ownership’s vision and goals.

Strategic Leadership & Business Growth

• Drive Company Vision: Develop and execute operational strategies that align with the company’s vision and mission, working closely with ownership on strategic direction and long-term growth initiatives.
• Formulate Policies & Goals: Define and implement company-wide policies, procedures, and performance goals, ensuring all operational activities support strategic objectives.
• Identify Growth Opportunities: Proactively research market trends and identify opportunities for expansion, new business, and increased revenue, steering the company toward sustainable growth.

Operational Excellence & Financial Performance

• Oversee Daily Operations: Lead and optimize all facets of business operations, setting standards for productivity, safety, and quality to meet and exceed operational goals.
• Financial Stewardship: Guide the company’s financial direction by managing the Controller and overseeing financials, including P &L responsibility, budgeting, expense management, and resource allocation, to ensure profitability and cost-effectiveness
• Enhance Efficiency: Continually assess and improve operational processes, implementing data-driven strategies to increase productivity and reduce waste across departments.

People & Performance Management

• Lead and Develop Teams: Provide strong leadership to managers and teams, creating a performance-driven culture through clear expectations, accountability, and professional development.
• Attract and Retain Talent: Oversee HR functions, including recruitment, compensation, onboarding, and training programs, to build a high-performing, cohesive team aligned with company values and goals.
• Build a Collaborative Culture: Foster open communication, collaboration, and motivation across all levels, ensuring alignment with strategic initiatives and a commitment to excellence.

Client, Vendor, & Stakeholder Relations

• Strengthen Client Partnerships: Maintain and deepen client relationships, ensuring high-quality customer service and consistent value delivery to build loyalty and client satisfaction.
• Manage Vendor Relations: Oversee key vendor partnerships to guarantee reliability, quality, and cost-effectiveness in support of operational needs.
• Act as Liaison to Ownership: Provide regular performance reports, financial updates, and operational insights to ownership, ensuring clear and transparent communication on company progress and strategic adjustments.

Qualified candidates should have 10–20 years of proven experience working closely with a privately held ownership team in an operations leadership role in an all-hands-on-deck environment. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business is preferred. Experience in custom manufacturing, job shop environments, or industries related to stone or building materials manufacturing or distribution is highly desirable.

We are looking for someone with a strong track record of driving workforce improvements, a passion for innovation and efficiency, and a commitment to integrity in supporting ownership. Key requirements include advanced proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems, and general technology, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

ORIJIN STONE offers highly competitive compensation, a potential equity opportunity, PTO, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits as well as a Simple IRA with matching. This position comes with great growth potential. Our culture values integrity, enthusiasm, initiative, inspiration and strong working relationships. We foster and promote a collaborative work climate that is conducive to employee empowerment.

For more information about our firm, visit our website: www.ORIJINSTONE.com To Apply: please submit your resume here to our recruiting resource Red Seat, or for more information, call Red Seat direct at (952) 893-0020. We will confirm receipt of your resume within two business days.

ORIJIN STONE is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Minneapolis, MN 55428: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150,000 - $200,000