Director of Operations

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Oversee the management of personnel and activities for assigned departments

- Provide strategic direction and develop, implement and monitor the goals, objectives, priorities and procedures relating to the organizational unit

- Develop and administer the budget

- Ensure standards for product quality

- Develop, monitor and report on operating costs within functional areas

- Ensure orders are serviced/manufacturing according to specifications and quality standards are met

- Advise plant managers of labor issues

- Ensure plant managers are adhering to company policy

- Perform other work related tasks as assigned

- Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures

FACLITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

- Assists company officers and senior staff members in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs, and objectives.

- Directs and monitors department managers to accomplish goals of the manufacturing plan, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures.

- Ensures compliance with current federal, state and local regulations. Consults with Human Resources Department as appropriate.

- Identifies, recommends, and implements changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap and rework data. Directs the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of production standards.

- Directs and coordinates various programs essential to manufacturing procedures (e.g., training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, security, etc.).

- Initiates and coordinates major projects (e.g., plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.).Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

- 7+ years in operations leadership roles, with demonstrated impact on efficiency and cost reduction.

- Experience handling large teams and complex, multi-departmental operations.

- Background in budget oversight, trend analysis, and corrective action implementation.

- Strong track record in supplier management and contingency planning.

- Skilled in managing conflicting priorities and urgent requests.

- Ability to navigate executive-level disagreements with diplomacy and strategic insight.

- Proficient in identifying waste and operational inefficiencies using analytical tools.

- Demonstrated success in scaling operations to meet increased business demand.