Director of Operations

Des Moines, IA, 50301


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Type: Permanent

Company: Management Recruiters of Tallahassee

Salary: $175,000.00

Reference ID: RAn9he

Date Posted: 12/08/2025

Shortcut: http://jobs.mrinetwork.com/HqZ1FA


Director of Operations – Multi-Site Manufacturing

Retained Search | Midwest + Southeast | Precision / CNC / Custom Manufacturing

A privately held, growth-focused manufacturer is seeking a hands-on, people-first Director of Operations to lead design and production across two U.S. facilities. This is a critical, high-impact role overseeing the full lifecycle of custom, complex manufacturing operations—design, scheduling, purchasing, CNC machining, assembly, sampling, and shipping/receiving.

We’re looking for a builder. Someone who develops strong teams, drives continuous improvement, and elevates performance across every function they touch.

What You’ll Lead

  • Set the operational strategy—short-term execution + long-term planning

  • Ensure high-quality, efficient, safe manufacturing operations

  • Manage budgets, staffing levels, materials, and overall productivity

  • Lead and mentor departmental managers; build a culture of accountability

  • Teach and deploy Lean tools at all levels

  • Reduce scrap, improve throughput, and optimize flow

  • Spearhead major projects: plant layouts, capital equipment installations, and process transformations

  • Act as the bridge between leadership, teams, and the manufacturing floor

What You Bring

  • A people-centered leadership style that builds trust and performance

  • 10+ years in manufacturing operations; proven results driving improvements

  • 5+ years leading a large segment or full plant operation

  • Strong Lean expertise and enterprise-level process improvement experience

  • Solid technical foundation; CNC knowledge strongly preferred

  • Excellent communicator, problem-solver, and decision-maker

Role Details

  • Full-time, multi-site leadership role

  • Travel up to 25%

  • Mix of office + hands-on floor presence

  • Competitive compensation package

Ideal Background

  • BA/BS in Industrial, Mechanical, Business, or related technical field

  • Experience in custom or contract manufacturing

  • Comfortable leading both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations

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