What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Operations position at CiresiMorek?
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.
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