Director of Operations - Mississippi
On-site · Houston, Mississippi, United States
Job Summary
Director of Operations at a Houston, MS plant: lead all plant functions (Manufacturing, Materials Management, Facilities, Quality, Shipping/Receiving) to meet production, delivery, and quality objectives; drive safety and a zero-incident culture per OSHA and company standards; manage daily production plans with KPI tracking and problem-solving; oversee labor, overtime, materials, and overhead costs with a 100M P&L; champion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement to increase throughput and reduce waste; recruit and develop supervisors and teams; collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Corporate Operations; leverage ERP (Epicor preferred) and dashboards for data-driven decisions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, welding, metal fabrication, assembly or construction, with at least 7+ years in a leadership role
- Proven experience managing a nine-figure P&L, driving cost reductions, and maximizing profitability
- Expertise in labor planning, workforce optimization, and capacity planning
- Proven leadership managing large teams and cross-functional projects
- Proficiency in ERP systems and data analytics tools, Epicor or similar ERP system preferred
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