Director of Plant Operations
Rauch & Associates, Lexington, 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
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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
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