Senior Director of Plant Operations

UTEX Industries is seeking a hands-on, transformational Sr. Director of Plant Operations to lead its largest and most strategically important manufacturing site. The role requires an executive-level leader who is equally comfortable on the shop floor and in front of senior leadership.

What You Will Do

The Sr. Director will assess the current operating model, define the future-state vision, and lead the organization through the changes in process, systems, capability, and culture required to achieve sustained operational excellence.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a transformational manufacturing leader, with at least 12 years of progressive plant leadership experience in a technically complex manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Proven track record as a transformational manufacturing leader
• At least 12 years of progressive plant leadership experience in a technically complex manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated success building or significantly improving production planning, maintenance and reliability, facility management, automation, process control, and operating management systems
• Experience leading significant operational change while sustaining day-to-day performance
• Molding experience is preferred, including compression, injection, transfer, rubber, plastic, elastomer, polymer, and/or engineered-material molding processes
• Experience with high-mix, low-volume manufacturing, short production runs, complex routing, fast reprioritization, and labor-flexibility requirements
• Demonstrated ability to manage capital projects, evaluate ROI, develop business cases, control scope/cost/schedule, and ensure operational adoption after startup
• Financially adept leader able to manage budgets, understand cost drivers, and connect operational decisions to business outcomes

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Career development and training opportunities
• A company culture rooted in respect, innovation, and collaboration