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Director of Operations

CiresiMorek
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026

Core Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related discipline
  • 10 years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership experience


Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience leading multiple departments, operating areas, or locations
  • Background working within a union manufacturing environment


The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership for a complex manufacturing organization with responsibility for delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective performance. This leader will balance daily execution with longer-term improvement initiatives, ensuring the organization has the people, processes, and equipment necessary to meet evolving business requirements.


Responsibilities:

  • Lead manufacturing operations with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and overall performance
  • Establish operating priorities and performance expectations that improve throughput, asset utilization, reliability, and customer service
  • Build a strong leadership pipeline through coaching, succession planning, workforce development, and clear accountability
  • Drive continuous improvement through structured problem-solving, standard work, performance management, and disciplined execution
  • Partner across Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial functions to address constraints and support business objectives
  • Develop operating, capacity, and capital plans that strengthen long-term competitiveness while maintaining strong execution against near-term commitments


CiresiMorek is a team of experienced industry professionals known for a hands-on, relationship-driven approach. Having completed 3,500 searches, we are more than just headhunters; we are industry advisors behind every successful placement.


Confidentiality is guaranteed. Applications require a resume/CV with contact information.


Learn more about us at CiresiMorek.

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