Director of Operations in Amherst, NH

An established precision manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Director of Operations to oversee multiple production facilities and drive operational excellence, safety, quality, and performance across a multi-site environment. This executive leadership position offers the opportunity to shape business strategy, lead transformational initiatives, and support continued growth within a highly regulated manufacturing sector.

Client Details

Our client is a respected manufacturer serving highly technical and regulated industries where precision, quality, and reliability are critical to success. With a long-standing reputation for engineering excellence and innovation, the organization partners with leading customers across advanced manufacturing markets and is committed to continuous improvement, employee development, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. The business offers a collaborative leadership culture, significant investment in technology and manufacturing capabilities, and a strong focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Description

• Lead and oversee operations across multiple manufacturing facilities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and growth strategies.
• Develop and execute operational plans that improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Manage production, quality, supply chain, logistics, maintenance, and manufacturing engineering functions.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and overall plant performance.
• Standardize processes and implement best practices across sites to improve consistency and operational effectiveness.
• Partner with executive leadership to support business expansion, organizational scalability, and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to ensure successful program execution and customer delivery performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop plant leadership teams while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Support budgeting, capital investment planning, cost-reduction initiatives, and resource optimization efforts.
• Analyze operational metrics and identify opportunities to improve throughput, profitability, and capacity utilization.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, health, safety, and customer-specific requirements.
• Identify operational risks and implement effective mitigation and contingency plans.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Significant experience in manufacturing operations leadership, including responsibility for multiple sites.
• Background within aerospace, precision machining, engineered products, metal manufacturing, motion-control products, or other highly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence programs.
• Strong financial and operational management experience, including budgeting, cost control, and capital planning.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and organizational development abilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to lead change, drive transformation, and improve operational performance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Willingness to travel as required to support multiple locations.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to hold a senior executive leadership position with broad operational responsibility.
• Ability to influence strategy and drive performance across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Exposure to complex, high-precision manufacturing operations serving demanding end markets.
• A collaborative and growth-oriented leadership environment.
• Opportunity to lead transformational initiatives focused on operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Significant visibility with executive leadership and the ability to impact long-term business success.
• Investment in manufacturing technology, automation, process improvements, and workforce development.
• Career-enhancing leadership opportunity within a well-established and respected manufacturing organization known for quality and operational excellence.

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