Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions · 8 hours ago
Director of Operations
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$145K/yr - $165K/yrAccelerate Professional Talent Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Director of Operations to lead all areas of production, supply chain, planning, and operational execution for a rapidly growing manufacturer of custom mechanical systems. The role involves overseeing various operational functions and driving improvements in efficiency and quality while fostering a positive culture and strong team engagement.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Erin Daniels, CSP, CPC
Responsibilities
Oversee all product-related operations, including Production, Production Control, Purchasing, Scheduling, Warehouse, Testing, and Manufacturing Engineering
Champion a positive, accountable, and collaborative culture aligned with company values and growth objectives
Lead cultural transformation initiatives that strengthen engagement, ownership, and continuous improvement across teams
Build strong, trust-based relationships across all functional areas and organizational levels
Drive process improvements, throughput optimization, and operational efficiency in a custom, build-to-order manufacturing environment
Lead lean manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping, and capacity planning
Identify bottlenecks and align capacity with customer demand to improve on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and overall output
Direct production scheduling efforts to ensure realistic, achievable plans aligned with sales forecasts, material availability, labor, and equipment
Provide strategic leadership to Production Control, Purchasing, and Manufacturing Engineering, proactively resolving risks or conflicts affecting delivery performance
Implement and track KPIs related to safety, quality, productivity, inventory, efficiency, schedule attainment, and customer fulfillment
Drive supply chain and procurement strategy, improving material availability, lead times, supplier partnerships, and cost efficiency
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Sales, Finance, and New Product Development to support growth, technical releases, and operational readiness
Mentor and develop leadership within the Operations team; build bench strength and succession plans
Establish clear expectations, accountability measures, and structured training programs for managers and supervisors
Translate executive strategy into actionable operational plans that support scalability, new facility planning, and technology adoption
Ensure product quality is upheld while supporting Quality Management System requirements
Act as a community liaison for workforce development programs and oversee facility/production maintenance
Direct oversight of the Plant Manager, Production Control Manager, and Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Responsible for evaluating and restructuring the operational org chart as the business scales
Lead full-cycle people management including hiring, coaching, performance management, development, and accountability
Promote a culture centered on ethics, integrity, team building, collaboration, and high performance
Qualification
Required
Proven success leading multi-department operations within a custom or engineered-to-order manufacturing environment
Strong background in Mechanical Engineering (degree preferred but not required for the right experience)
Exceptional leadership capability—able to elevate teams, implement structure, and drive accountability
Demonstrated expertise in process design, procedural improvement, lean methodologies, and operational transformation
Track record of improving efficiency, throughput, and delivery performance while maintaining strong safety and quality standards
Experience building and optimizing supply chain, production control, and scheduling processes
Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills
Company
Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions
Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions is based in the Midwest, but our services extend nationwide.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase