Director of Operations

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Director of Operations to help lead our Wisconsin manufacturing operations. This role is important as we are finalizing our second facility in Wisconsin, creating the need for a strong leader to oversee current production while building the systems and team needed for expansion. This individual will report to the VP of Operations & COO.

A strong candidate would be able to demonstrate strengthening organizational structure, improving production efficiency, and ensuring compliance with quality and audit standards across the facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

· Take full ownership of production and management, bringing structure where it’s needed most.

· Build scalable systems and processes to support the facilities.

· Strengthen accountability by defining roles and eliminating overlap in leadership.

· Drive quality improvements by holding suppliers and teams to higher standards.

· Lead corrective actions from recent audits, ensuring compliance and sustainability.

· Be a visible leader on the production floor, setting the tone for operational excellence.

· Develop and mentor rising talent so both plants are equipped with strong leaders.

· Run efficient, solution-focused meetings that get results and reduce conflict.

· As business needs arise, addressing temporary work with flexibility to work with the evening shift if necessary.

Qualifications:

· Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience or equivalent in manufacturing, ideally in a General Manager or Director role.

· Demonstrated success in scaling operations or leading multi-facility management.

· Strong supplier and vendor management skills.

· Proven ability to lead organizational change and improve team collaboration.

· Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.

· Experience with audits, compliance, and corrective action implementation.

· A hands-on leader who thrives on accountability and results.

· Legal authorization to work in the US required.

· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written in English and Spanish would be an asset.

· Able to work in a fast paced environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person