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Director of Operations

Vaco LLC
  • Calgary, PA
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    Vaco LLC

    Job Description

    A specialized manufacturing organization is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee production activities, drive operational performance, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. This position will provide strategic and hands-on leadership across manufacturing operations, with responsibility for production efficiency, quality, safety, cost management, and team development.


    The ideal candidate brings extensive manufacturing leadership experience, preferably within a custom or complex production environment, along with a demonstrated ability to implement Lean manufacturing principles, improve operational processes, and develop high-performing teams.


    Responsibilities

    • Provide strategic and operational leadership across manufacturing departments, ensuring production activities align with organizational goals and performance expectations.
    • Lead and develop production managers, supervisors, and manufacturing personnel, establishing clear expectations and promoting accountability.
    • Oversee daily manufacturing operations, including production planning, scheduling, workflow management, and resource allocation.
    • Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance overall operational performance.
    • Establish and monitor operational performance metrics related to productivity, quality, safety, cost, and delivery.
    • Manage manufacturing budgets, direct labor costs, overhead expenses, and other operational expenditures to support profitability objectives.
    • Lead initiatives to improve manufacturing processes, resolve operational challenges, and strengthen production capabilities.
    • Promote a culture of workplace safety and ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements.
    • Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Materials, and other departments to improve coordination and address production challenges.
    • Apply root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies to resolve recurring operational issues.
    • Evaluate staffing needs, workforce capabilities, and training opportunities to support current and future production requirements.
    • Lead change management efforts and support the implementation of new processes, systems, and operational improvements.
    • Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning, operational priorities, and long-term business objectives.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
    • 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including responsibility for managing production teams and operational performance.
    • 5+ years of experience within a custom, complex, or specialized manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
    • Demonstrated success implementing Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
    • Experience managing manufacturing budgets, labor costs, operational expenses, and other financial performance measures.
    • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop managers, supervisors, and production personnel.
    • Experience driving organizational change, improving production processes, and implementing operational efficiencies.
    • Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning, quality management, and workplace safety requirements.
    • Experience partnering with Engineering, Supply Chain, and other operational departments to resolve complex production challenges.
    • Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
    • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced environments.
    • Effective communication and leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to build collaborative, high-performing teams.


    By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

    EEO Notice

    Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

    Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

    HR@vaco.com

    .

    Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

    Representation Notice

    By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

    For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

    Privacy Notice

    Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

    • California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
    • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
    • Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
    • Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
    • Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.

    Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.

    Pay Transparency Notice

    Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

    • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
    • licensure and certification requirements;
    • office location and other geographic considerations;
    • other business and organizational needs.

    With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCalgary, PA
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
    Year Founded2002
    Websitehttp://www.vaco.com/

    About Company

    Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic staffing for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to more than 35 offices across the globe, 700+ employees, more than 3,000 consultants and $450M in revenue. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for past 11 years and is dedicated to developing long-term relationships, life-long careers and creative client solutions.

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Change Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Environmental Regulationsunmatched
    • Hair Stylingunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Managementunmatched
    • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
    • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Needs Assessmentunmatched
    • Operational Expenditure (OPEX)unmatched
    • Operational Improvementunmatched
    • Operational Strategyunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Operations Planningunmatched
    • Operations Processesunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Production Controlunmatched
    • Production Managementunmatched
    • Production Planningunmatched
    • Production Scheduleunmatched
    • Production Systemsunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Resource Managementunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Safety Trainingunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Staff Requirementsunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
    • System Operationsunmatched
    • Team Buildingunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Variable Costsunmatched

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