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Director, Operations - Franklin
On-site · Franklin, New Hampshire, United States
Franklin, New Hampshire, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelMasters DegreeEnterprise
Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Masters Degree
Company size
Enterprise
Job Summary
Director of Operations overseeing the Franklin, NH facility, responsible for manufacturing operations across the foundry, machining, and valve assembly areas; provides strategic direction, leads lean and continuous improvement initiatives, manages budgets and KPIs, ensures safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and builds cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence onsite at the facility.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field; equivalent senior-level industry experience may be considered
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in large-scale, complex manufacturing operations
- 7+ years in multi-functional plant or site leadership roles with full P&L or substantial budget accountability
- Experience leading a manufacturing facility of comparable scale (e.g., $300M–$500M+ in revenue) with responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, financial performance, and workforce engagement
- Mastery of lean manufacturing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience implementing strategic change initiatives that improve cost structure, throughput, asset utilization, and overall business performance
- Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, as well as industry standards, compliance requirements, and best-in-class EHS practices
- Strong leadership capability to develop high-performing teams, build organizational capability, influence senior stakeholders, and manage a workforce of 400+ employees or equivalent scale
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