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IMI · 2 days ago

Director of Operations

Palmer, Massachusetts, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $200K/yr

8+ years exp

IMI is a company focused on leading manufacturing operations to achieve world-class performance. The Operations Director is responsible for executing operational strategies, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring high-quality product delivery in a safe and compliant work environment.

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Responsibilities

Own and execute the site operations strategy in alignment with business objectives, customer requirements, and financial commitments

Lead and develop the Operations leadership team to deliver results through standard work, capacity planning, and effective resource utilization

Drive operational excellence across all manufacturing and supply chain areas, ensuring consistent performance against SQDCP metrics

Serve as the operational leader for Health, Safety, and Environmental performance, ensuring compliance with company standards and legal requirements

Collaborate with Sustaining Engineering to resolve product lifecycle challenges, implement design improvements, and support ongoing manufacturability and reliability initiatives

Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership, risk identification, incident investigation, and corrective action

Ensure manufacturing operations comply with Quality Management System requirements and support continuous improvement of quality performance

Lead the deployment and sustainability of Lean manufacturing across the site, embedding Continuous Improvement into daily operations

Sponsor and govern Kaizen, value stream, and process improvement initiatives to improve flow, reduce waste, and increase productivity

Drive fact-based decision making using structured problem-solving, root cause analysis, and performance data

Own operational budgets including expense, capital, and productivity targets

Develop and execute capital investment strategies aligned with capacity, growth, and operational efficiency objectives

Manage factory capacity and workforce planning to meet current and future customer demand

Partner with Engineering and Quality to support New Product Introduction using APQP principles

Ensure manufacturing readiness, process capability, and quality standards are achieved for new and existing products

Build and sustain a high-performing operations organization through clear expectations, coaching, accountability, and talent development

Develop a strong pipeline of operational leaders and technical talent

Promote a culture of engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning aligned with company values

Qualification

Lean manufacturingContinuous ImprovementOperations leadershipBudget managementData-driven decision makingCross-functional team leadershipAnalytical skillsPeople developmentSafety culture promotionOperational excellenceManufacturing engineeringPerformance metricsProcess improvementTalent developmentEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline; MBA preferred

8–10 years of progressive operations leadership experience in an industrial manufacturing environment

Minimum of 5 years leading production or manufacturing operations with direct people leadership responsibility

Demonstrated experience driving Lean manufacturing and Continuous Improvement at scale

Proven success improving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics

Strong operational and financial acumen with experience managing budgets and capital investments

Deep understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all levels of the organization

Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical skills

Effective communicator with the ability to align teams around strategy and execution

Proficient with standard business and operational systems (ERP, reporting, performance dashboards)

Comfortable partnering with IT and digital teams to enable data-driven operations and process improvements

Benefits

Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share

Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching

14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)

4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)

Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups

PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays

Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)

Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.

Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family

Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform

Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee

Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab

Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%

Company

IMI

IMI is a global leader in fluid and motion control, serving markets underpinned by three long-term growth trends – automation, energy efficiency and healthcare demand.

Founded in 1862

Birmingham, Birmingham, GBR

10001+ employees