Job Description
Director of Operations
A global manufacturer of industrial automation and plastics processing equipment is seeking a Director of Operations to lead its largest U.S. manufacturing and assembly operation. The company designs and builds highly engineered automation systems, robotics, material handling solutions, and specialized production equipment that serve manufacturers across a variety of industries.
Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for manufacturing, assembly, purchasing, and parts operations.
Lead a team of functional managers overseeing approximately 60-70 employees.
Improve operational efficiency, workflow, and production planning.
Drive initiatives focused on throughput improvements, capacity expansion, and delivery performance.
Establish metrics and accountability systems to support operational excellence.
Partner closely with engineering, sales, supply chain, and senior leadership teams.
Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.
Ensure production schedules, customer commitments, quality standards, and financial objectives are consistently achieved.
Support long-term growth initiatives while maintaining a culture focused on employee engagement and team development.
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.
10+ years of manufacturing, operations, or plant leadership experience.
Proven success leading production teams within an engineered equipment, automation, robotics, machinery, or industrial manufacturing environment.
Experience managing cross-functional operations including manufacturing, procurement, materials, and assembly.
Strong background improving throughput, productivity, and on-time delivery performance.
Demonstrated leadership experience developing teams and driving accountability.
Engineering degree preferred. Backgrounds in Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Plastics Engineering, or related disciplines are highly valued.
High-potential Senior Operations Managers with strong leadership potential and relevant industry experience will also be considered.
Base Salary: $120,000 - $160,000
Performance Bonus
Profit Sharing
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Litchfield, Connecticut |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $120,000–$160,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
- Automationunmatched
- Automation Systemsunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Assemblyunmatched
- Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
- Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
- Metricsunmatched
- Operational Improvementunmatched
- Operational Strategyunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Operations Managementunmatched
- Production Planningunmatched
- Production Scheduleunmatched
- Productivity Managementunmatched
- Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
- Quality Metricsunmatched
- Roboticsunmatched
- Salesunmatched
- Supply Chainunmatched
- System Operationsunmatched
- Systems Engineeringunmatched
- Team Buildingunmatched
- Team Lead/Managerunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
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