Global Director of Operations- Hudson, MA

This position oversees approximately 50 employees across global locations, including a wholly owned subsidiary in China. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, results-oriented leader with a track record of driving margin improvement through automation, Lean principles, and disciplined operational execution.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, large organization in the Business Services industry. They are known for their innovative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions to their clients.A high-growth, employee-owned advanced manufacturing organization is seeking a Global Director of Operations to lead and scale its worldwide operations. With a strong three-year growth trajectory aimed at doubling revenue and improving operating margins, this role will be critical in building a scalable, high-performance operational infrastructure.

Description

• Lead and scale global operations, ensuring alignment with growth and profitability objectives
• Establish and standardize operating models to improve execution and performance consistency
• Own operational KPIs including cost, delivery, quality, and efficiency
• Drive adoption of Lean Manufacturing and 80/20 methodologies

• Improve operating margins through automation, labor optimization, and process redesign
• Identify cost drivers and implement corrective actions to enhance profitability
• Balance growth, quality, risk, and financial performance

• Lead implementation and optimization of MRP systems
• Deploy shop floor control systems to improve visibility, throughput, and labor utilization
• Drive disciplined production planning and execution processes

• Identify and execute automation opportunities to reduce manual labor
• Develop and manage a three-year automation roadmap with clear ROI
• Oversee capital investments, vendor selection, and implementation
• Integrate automation with enterprise systems

• Provide executive oversight of international operations, including a China-based subsidiary
• Drive expansion strategy, workforce planning, and operational maturity
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory standards

• Lead teams through transformation, systems adoption, and workforce optimization
• Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Develop strong operational leadership across global teams

• Oversee procurement, vendor management, and global logistics
• Optimize inventory, sourcing strategies, and material flow
• Mitigate supply chain risks while ensuring reliable delivery

• Ensure consistent product quality across all operations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory and quality standards

• Partner with Engineering, R&D, Sales, and Finance teams
• Align operations with product development and commercial strategies
• Support rapid problem-solving and execution across functions

• Develop and manage operating budgets and capital plans
• Report operational performance to executive leadership and board stakeholders
• Maintain strong communication and alignment across teams

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.

Profile

A successful Global Director of Operations should have:

• 15+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in manufacturing
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• Proven success improving operating margins
• Experience implementing MRP systems and shop floor control systems
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience implementing automation initiatives
• Experience leading teams of 50+ employees, including international operations
• Strong financial, budgeting, and capital investment expertise
• Experience overseeing operations in China or similar global markets

Job Offer

This opportunity gives you the chance to grow a global operations team to build future success.

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.