Director of Operations / 62811
Manufacturing Management
Manufacturing Management
Syracuse, NY
Direct Hire
$170,000.00 - $225,000.00 Director of Operations (170–225K)
Are you a hands on manufacturing leader who is equally comfortable on the plant floor and in leadership meetings?
Do you have a track record of improving productivity, building processes, and developing people?
If you’re excited by the opportunity to help a growing, entrepreneurial manufacturer build the operational foundation for its next stage of growth, this Director of Operations role in Syracuse, NY could be a great fit.
We’re looking for a leader who can identify what needs to improve and work alongside the team to make it happen.
What You’ll Take Ownership Of:
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Are you a hands on manufacturing leader who is equally comfortable on the plant floor and in leadership meetings?
Do you have a track record of improving productivity, building processes, and developing people?
If you’re excited by the opportunity to help a growing, entrepreneurial manufacturer build the operational foundation for its next stage of growth, this Director of Operations role in Syracuse, NY could be a great fit.
We’re looking for a leader who can identify what needs to improve and work alongside the team to make it happen.
What You’ll Take Ownership Of:
- Lead manufacturing, planning, quality, safety, maintenance, supply chain, inventory, and logistics.
- Improve productivity, throughput, labor efficiency, capacity utilization, and on-time delivery.
- Build and standardize operating processes, KPIs, and performance metrics.
- Drive Lean, 5S, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and waste reduction.
- Strengthen production planning, scheduling, inventory management, and ERP utilization.
- Identify opportunities for automation, equipment, and capital improvements.
- Develop supervisors and employees while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Partner with senior leadership to help shape operational strategy and support long-term growth.
- 5+ years of manufacturing/operations leadership experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related field; Equivalent relevant work experience will also be considered.
- Proven success improving manufacturing productivity, efficiency, and throughput.
- Strong experience with production planning, scheduling, inventory, and supply chain.
- Experience with Lean/5S, continuous improvement, and ERP systems.
- A hands on, high energy leadership style, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels, from the plant floor to senior leadership.
Sapphire Recruitment is an EOE
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