DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

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I am working with a great client in the St. Charles, MO area who is looking for a Director of Operations to join their team!

Do you:

-have a passion for continuous improvement?

-thrive in a fast-paced environment?

Are you:

-energized by challenges?

-obsessed with efficiency?

-motivated by measurable results?

LOOK NO FURTHER! This is the opportunity for YOU!

You will:

- Lead with strategy, speed, and precision

-Optimize processes

-Streamline production

-Be at the front of their operational success

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic Execution: Lead daily operations across production, scheduling, quality, and inventory, aligning departmental goals with company-wide objectives.

Team Leadership: Inspire, develop, and manage a high-performance team across multiple operational departments; foster a culture of accountability and innovation.

Process Optimization: Identify and implement process improvements to maximize productivity, reduce waste, and increase throughput while maintaining exceptional quality standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, and HR to ensure alignment across departments and seamless customer delivery.

KPI Management: Monitor and report on key operational metrics; drive performance using data-informed decisions and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).

Compliance & Safety: Ensure all operations comply with regulatory requirements (OSHA, ISO, etc.) and uphold the highest safety standards.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)

Experience: 7+ years of senior-level operations leadership in a manufacturing or engineering environment

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.