Job Title: Director of Operations

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Director of Operations to align operations with both long-term strategic goals and short-term business objectives. You will lead a high-performing team across global manufacturing sites, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Align operations with long-term strategic goals and short-term business objectives.
• Set and achieve ambitious KPIs across manufacturing sites and operations teams.
• Build a high-performance culture rooted in Lean Sigma and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with R&D, Market Development, Finance, and HR to drive innovation and execution.
• Mentor and develop future leaders in operations, supply chain, and project management.
• Lead business continuity planning and execution across global facilities.

Essential Skills

• 8 years of leadership experience in operations management.
• Proven experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Multisite and global leadership experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Experience in New Product Commercialization, Capital Planning, Project Engineering, and Operational Management.
• Leadership experience overseeing approximately 100 direct reports.
• Experience in global operations, including international travel.

Work Environment

The role involves overseeing around 100 direct reports across various sites, focusing on chemical manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering. This position requires local travel once a month and international travel to Singapore three times a year for a week. You will work within a division that spans P&G, fragrances, and organic agriculture, offering opportunities for significant professional growth in a small manufacturing operation.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $154000.00 - $278000.00/yr.

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- 20 days of PTO
- 11 Holidays
- Dental, Vision, Health
- 401K Matching
FULL RELOCATION

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Durham,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $154,000 - $278,000