We are currently assisting our client, a leading manufacturer serving a wide range of industries, with a Director of Operations search located near Minneapolis, MN. This position will be responsible for managing multiple plant operations and improving employee engagement. The successful candidate will be expected to find opportunities for building production processes, continuous improvement, building and maintaining employee relations, and the overall increase of operations efficiency. This is a high-impact position that will have the opportunity to play a decisive role in the future success and growth of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the operations with a result driven framework focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement
• Empower teams with a managerial style that is collaborative, inclusive, and balanced in an approach to achieve commitments
• Identify, share and leverage best practices across the business, while keeping customer satisfaction as a top priority
• Plan and direct the manufacturing operations at the lowest cost consistent with established operating metrics/goals
• Integrate manufacturing, materials and maintenance functions ensuring processes result in high quality throughput
• Provide leadership and employee development through selection/talent acquisition, performance management, training/development, coaching/mentoring and motivation of management, supervisory and hourly personnel in alignment with the business goals and objectives

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, MBA a plus
• Demonstrated successes within a metric-driven environment
• Travel 25-50%

Additional Information:

• All information will be kept strictly confidential
• Applications will not be considered without a Resume/Curriculum Vitae which includes contact information