Keller Executive Search ยท 2 months ago
Director of Operations - Sustainable Environmental Services #0610
San Francisco, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveKeller Executive Search is representing a forward-thinking portfolio of companies operating in the sustainability and environmental services space, seeking an outstanding Director of Operations for a newly established position. This strategic role connects senior leadership with operational teams across multiple business entities, focusing on developing scalable infrastructure and championing operational excellence.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Drive tangible operational projects from initial planning through final delivery without needing detailed direction at each step
Function as the central connection point between senior leadership and operational departments, converting strategic choices into specific action items with clear timelines
Manage and synchronize multiple simultaneous projects spanning two core companies, encompassing facility construction, equipment transfers, production shifts, and supply chain operations
Create and sustain project monitoring systems, timeline benchmarks, and success indicators to provide clarity and responsibility throughout all initiatives
Facilitate transparent information exchange between executive leadership and frontline teams, keeping all parties updated and coordinated
Synchronize work across various departments such as operations, finance, marketing, engineering, and field personnel to guarantee alignment and streamlined execution
Develop and uphold communication structures that bridge leadership strategy with daily operational functions
Partner with department heads and project coordinators to pinpoint obstacles, address disagreements, and sustain project progress
Build accountability frameworks that guarantee reliable completion and quantifiable outcomes across all departments
Develop and deploy scalable systems, procedures, and reporting structures that enhance organizational productivity and openness
Define documentation protocols for project roadmaps, material specifications, modification tracking, and advancement reporting
Recognize prospects for workflow enhancement and operational upgrades throughout the enterprise
Display robust commitment and careful attention to specifics in every work dimension
Apply wise judgment when ranking conflicting priorities and distributing resources efficiently across various projects
Present suggestions and observations drawn from operational findings and data evaluation
Actively spot operational obstacles and craft workable resolutions before situations intensify
Deliver consistent, clear status reports to senior leadership regarding all ongoing projects
Uphold openness in all correspondence, guaranteeing leadership maintains current awareness of operational advancement
Develop reports and presentations that effectively convey project standing, challenges, and results
Collaborate with third-party vendors, contractors, and partners when necessary to facilitate project completion
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated leader in execution who excels in fast-paced, multi-faceted environments
Ability to convert strategic objectives into measurable outcomes
Experience in driving operational projects from initial planning through final delivery
Ability to function as the central connection point between senior leadership and operational departments
Experience managing and synchronizing multiple simultaneous projects
Ability to create and sustain project monitoring systems, timeline benchmarks, and success indicators
Facilitate transparent information exchange between executive leadership and frontline teams
Experience synchronizing work across various departments such as operations, finance, marketing, engineering, and field personnel
Ability to develop and uphold communication structures that bridge leadership strategy with daily operational functions
Experience partnering with department heads and project coordinators to pinpoint obstacles and sustain project progress
Ability to build accountability frameworks that guarantee reliable completion and quantifiable outcomes
Experience developing and deploying scalable systems, procedures, and reporting structures
Ability to define documentation protocols for project roadmaps, material specifications, modification tracking, and advancement reporting
Experience recognizing prospects for workflow enhancement and operational upgrades
Demonstrated commitment and careful attention to specifics in every work dimension
Ability to apply wise judgment when ranking conflicting priorities and distributing resources efficiently
Experience presenting suggestions and observations drawn from operational findings and data evaluation
Ability to actively spot operational obstacles and craft workable resolutions
Experience delivering consistent, clear status reports to senior leadership regarding ongoing projects
Ability to uphold openness in all correspondence
Experience developing reports and presentations that effectively convey project standing, challenges, and results
Ability to collaborate with third-party vendors, contractors, and partners
Company
Keller Executive Search
Keller Executive Search is a boutique executive recruitment and advisory firm dedicated to connecting top-tier talent with leading organizations worldwide.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase