What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Operations position at SkyWater Search Partners?
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- Posted: April 24,2025
- We are seeking a forward-thinking Director of Operations with a strong track record in driving transformational change across complex manufacturing environments. This role will lead all aspects of daily operations, with a particular focus on building systems, improving processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and continuously improve operations across production, maintenance, engineering, quality, and supply chain.
- Build a performance-driven culture rooted in accountability, operational discipline, and data-based decision-making.
- Lead kaizen events, value stream mapping, and other CI initiatives to improve throughput, reduce waste, and optimize efficiency.
- Establish and manage KPIs to track performance, identify trends, and proactively address operational issues.
- Align plant operations with broader business objectives, working closely with Finance, HR, Engineering, and Customer Service.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team with an emphasis on problem-solving, lean thinking, and leadership development.
- Support capacity planning, investment strategies, and process automation to scale operations and support growth.
- Champion workplace safety and regulatory compliance as foundational operational principles.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field (MBA or relevant graduate degree is a plus).
- 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations with a strong focus on continuous improvement and process transformation.
- Proven success implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, or similar frameworks in a high-complexity production environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead operational turnarounds or large-scale improvement initiatives.
- Skilled at leading teams, building systems, and managing change in both stable and growth-stage settings.
- Strong communication and leadership presence with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Industry background is flexible; experience in precision manufacturing, industrial products, or other regulated environments is beneficial but not required.
