Director of Plant Operations
Rauch & Associates, High Point, NC, United States
Role Overview
This is a senior plant leadership role responsible for
end-to-end ownership of a high-volume manufacturing operation . The plant is stable, well-run, and operating with strong momentum — this is
not a turnaround .
The leader in this role will have
real autonomy
to run the operation, develop leaders, and continue strengthening a people-first, accountability-driven culture within a structured and well-resourced organization.
Key Responsibilities
Own overall plant performance across
safety, production, quality, maintenance, and cost
Lead, coach, and develop a multi-layer leadership team (managers, supervisors, frontline leaders)
Sustain and elevate a
strong culture of accountability without fear
Drive disciplined daily execution while keeping long-term improvement in focus
Ensure consistent adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, quality, engineering, and HR
Use data and KPIs to guide decisions while remaining highly visible on the floor
Communicate clearly and confidently with senior leadership and frontline teams
Own outcomes — good and bad — with transparency and integrity
What Makes This Role Different
True plant ownership , not micromanagement
Strong foundation already in place —
build forward, don’t clean up
Balance of
stability and autonomy
High trust environment with clear expectations
Culture-focused leadership valued as much as operational results
Required Background
Senior leadership experience in
manufacturing operations
Experience in
high-velocity, low-buffer environments
Proven track record developing leaders and sustaining culture change
Comfortable operating under constant production pressure
Experience leading cross-functional teams in a plant setting
Industry background is flexible;
operating rigor and leadership mindset matter more than sector .
Required Skills
People development and coaching
Safety leadership and accountability
Operational discipline and execution
Continuous improvement mindset
Data-driven decision-making
Cross-functional leadership
Executive-level communication
Calm leadership under pressure
Cultural stewardship
Strong ownership mentality
Ideal Candidate Profile This role is well-suited for someone who:
Wants
ownership without chaos
Values developing people as much as hitting numbers
Is confident, grounded, and ego-free
Prefers substance over title-chasing
Is looking to build on something that’s already working
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end-to-end ownership of a high-volume manufacturing operation . The plant is stable, well-run, and operating with strong momentum — this is
not a turnaround .
The leader in this role will have
real autonomy
to run the operation, develop leaders, and continue strengthening a people-first, accountability-driven culture within a structured and well-resourced organization.
Key Responsibilities
Own overall plant performance across
safety, production, quality, maintenance, and cost
Lead, coach, and develop a multi-layer leadership team (managers, supervisors, frontline leaders)
Sustain and elevate a
strong culture of accountability without fear
Drive disciplined daily execution while keeping long-term improvement in focus
Ensure consistent adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, quality, engineering, and HR
Use data and KPIs to guide decisions while remaining highly visible on the floor
Communicate clearly and confidently with senior leadership and frontline teams
Own outcomes — good and bad — with transparency and integrity
What Makes This Role Different
True plant ownership , not micromanagement
Strong foundation already in place —
build forward, don’t clean up
Balance of
stability and autonomy
High trust environment with clear expectations
Culture-focused leadership valued as much as operational results
Required Background
Senior leadership experience in
manufacturing operations
Experience in
high-velocity, low-buffer environments
Proven track record developing leaders and sustaining culture change
Comfortable operating under constant production pressure
Experience leading cross-functional teams in a plant setting
Industry background is flexible;
operating rigor and leadership mindset matter more than sector .
Required Skills
People development and coaching
Safety leadership and accountability
Operational discipline and execution
Continuous improvement mindset
Data-driven decision-making
Cross-functional leadership
Executive-level communication
Calm leadership under pressure
Cultural stewardship
Strong ownership mentality
Ideal Candidate Profile This role is well-suited for someone who:
Wants
ownership without chaos
Values developing people as much as hitting numbers
Is confident, grounded, and ego-free
Prefers substance over title-chasing
Is looking to build on something that’s already working
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