Director of Operations
jobleadsusKnoxville, TN
Director of Operations
jobleadsusKnoxville, TNManager L7
General and Operations ManagersIndustrial Production ManagersFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
APPLY NOWCore Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related discipline 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership experience
Preferred Requirements:
Experience leading multiple departments, operating areas, or locations Background working within a union manufacturing environment The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership for a complex manufacturing organization with responsibility for delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective performance. This leader will balance daily execution with longer-term improvement initiatives, ensuring the organization has the people, processes, and equipment necessary to meet evolving business requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Lead manufacturing operations with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and overall performance
- Establish operating priorities and performance expectations that improve throughput, asset utilization, reliability, and customer service
- Build a strong leadership pipeline through coaching, succession planning, workforce development, and clear accountability
- Drive continuous improvement through structured problem-solving, standard work, performance management, and disciplined execution
- Partner across Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial functions to address constraints and support business objectives
- Develop operating, capacity, and capital plans that strengthen long-term competitiveness while maintaining strong execution against near-term commitments
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Level
Manager L7
Location
Knoxville, TN
Occupation
General and Operations Managers
Industry
Industrial Valve Manufacturing
Posted
2 days ago