Director of Operations (Huntsville)
Tong Miller & Associates, Huntsville, AL, United States
The Opportunity
Our client, a Fortune 250 global industrial manufacturer, is looking for a Director of Operations to be responsible for leading all division operations to achieve strategic growth, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. The company is well known for outstanding financial performance and a culture of employee engagement and continuous improvement.
Scope / Supervision & Interaction This position oversees multiple facilities and teams to deliver results aligned with the company’s goals and long-term plans. Provides leadership across all operational sites and coordinates cross-functional activities. Directly oversees plant management and manufacturing operations while engaging with customers, distributors, and internal teams at all levels.
Essential Functions: • Drive profitable growth and achieve operational and financial goals monthly, quarterly, and annually. • Build and sustain a culture of premier customer service and continuous improvement. • Lead operational strategy with a focus on Lean initiatives, efficiency, and asset management. • Champion Lean principles across all facilities to optimize productivity and eliminate waste. • Ensure effective production planning, inventory management, and logistics performance. • Develop and manage annual budgets, maintaining performance within financial objectives. • Monitor competitive trends and adjust operational strategies accordingly. • Represent operations in cross-functional business reviews and strategy sessions. • Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and development through strong leadership and performance management.
What we are seeking: • Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field; MBA preferred. • Minimum 7 years of operational leadership with full P&L responsibility (combination of both operations and commercial side of the busines). • Proven track record of managing multi-site operations and achieving performance goals. • Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills. • Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience presenting to executive teams and customers. • Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and develop talent.
Scope / Supervision & Interaction This position oversees multiple facilities and teams to deliver results aligned with the company’s goals and long-term plans. Provides leadership across all operational sites and coordinates cross-functional activities. Directly oversees plant management and manufacturing operations while engaging with customers, distributors, and internal teams at all levels.
Essential Functions: • Drive profitable growth and achieve operational and financial goals monthly, quarterly, and annually. • Build and sustain a culture of premier customer service and continuous improvement. • Lead operational strategy with a focus on Lean initiatives, efficiency, and asset management. • Champion Lean principles across all facilities to optimize productivity and eliminate waste. • Ensure effective production planning, inventory management, and logistics performance. • Develop and manage annual budgets, maintaining performance within financial objectives. • Monitor competitive trends and adjust operational strategies accordingly. • Represent operations in cross-functional business reviews and strategy sessions. • Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and development through strong leadership and performance management.
What we are seeking: • Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field; MBA preferred. • Minimum 7 years of operational leadership with full P&L responsibility (combination of both operations and commercial side of the busines). • Proven track record of managing multi-site operations and achieving performance goals. • Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills. • Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience presenting to executive teams and customers. • Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and develop talent.