Director of Operations | Benton Harbor, MI

• $10,000 - $15,000 bonus based on EBITDA & Performance
• 25 days of Paid time off, Technology allowance, Car allowance, etc
  
  

About Our Client

Our client is a global engineering and manufacturing company headquartered in Europe, operating a highly specialized product line used across multiple industries. Their North American team in Western Michigan is a small, well‑established unit focused on light production, customization, and customer support for a niche market they've dominated for decades.

Job Description

• Lead day‑to‑day operations for a small North American manufacturing site, overseeing production, inventory, and customer support
• Manage a team of roughly 10 employees across production, inventory management, and support functions
• Oversee production scheduling, output quality, workflow efficiency, and delivery timelines
• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for customers, addressing technical and delivery needs
• Provide hands‑on engineering support, including reading, interpreting, and creating mechanical drawings
• Collaborate with global engineering teams based in Europe on technical issues and minor design work
• Maintain and improve inventory processes, materials flow, and stock accuracy
• Utilize the company's ERP system to manage production, inventory, and operational reporting (D365 preferred)
• Ensure operational compliance with internal processes, safety expectations, and quality standards
• Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives across operations
• Support financial and strategic planning activities with accurate operational data
• Represent the North American site in regular communication with global leadership
  
  

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Hands‑on operations leader with experience in small to mid‑sized manufacturing environments
• Mechanical engineering background with the ability to read, interpret, and create technical drawings
• Comfortable supporting light engineering tasks using SolidWorks or AutoCAD
• Strong understanding of production workflows, inventory processes, and materials management
• ERP experience; familiarity with D365 is a plus
• Confident communicator who can work closely with customers and global leadership
• Problem‑solver who takes ownership of the site and handles both strategic and day‑to‑day tasks
• Adaptable, practical, and comfortable wearing multiple hats in a lean team
• Leadership style that is approachable, steady, and focused on team performance and accountability
  
  

What's on Offer

• Base salary between $120,000 and $140,000, based on experience.
• Bonus potential between 10K-15K
• 20 Days Paid leave, 5 Personal days
• $200 month technology allowance
• Vehicle Reimbursement
• 4% 401K Match
• $2,600 Wellness Reimbursement (Gym, massage, etc)
  
  

Contact: Cameron Heppeler

Quote job ref: JN-032026-6981642