<p>We are looking for an experienced Director of Operations to guide manufacturing performance and strengthen end-to-end operational execution. This leader will oversee production, inventory, purchasing, and quality activities while ensuring customer expectations are met through efficient, safe, and cost-conscious operations. The role is central to converting business goals into measurable results by building disciplined processes, improving cross-functional alignment, and supporting sustainable growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Provide hands-on leadership across manufacturing operations, purchasing, inventory control, and quality to support safety, customer service, cost, and production goals.</li><li>Convert business priorities into clear operating plans, ensuring daily execution aligns with customer demand, available capacity, and growth objectives.</li><li>Build stronger operating rhythms across the site, including performance tracking, accountability meetings, issue resolution, and follow-through on key initiatives.</li><li>Oversee production planning and scheduling to support on-time delivery, efficient labor utilization, and effective use of equipment and resources.</li><li>Identify and lead process improvement opportunities that increase throughput, reduce waste, improve lead times, and strengthen overall plant performance.</li><li>Track key manufacturing metrics such as labor efficiency, scrap, rework, equipment utilization, inventory accuracy, and customer delivery performance.</li><li>Partner with engineering, quality, and other internal teams to improve manufacturability, troubleshoot production challenges, and support scalable processes.</li><li>Lead inventory control practices across raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods, with a focus on accuracy, visibility, turns, and working capital management.</li><li>Implement and maintain cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, demand planning, and forecasting processes to improve planning discipline and reduce stock issues.</li><li>Drive efforts to reduce obsolete, excess, and slow-moving inventory while maintaining appropriate material availability for production and customer commitments.</li><li>Manage sourcing, supplier relationships, purchasing strategy, and vendor negotiations to support cost control, quality expectations, and reliable supply continuity.</li><li>Establish supplier performance standards tied to cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and risk mitigation.</li><li>Develop contingency plans for critical materials and key suppliers to minimize disruption and protect production schedules.</li><li>Lead, coach, and develop managers across production, inventory, purchasing, and related operations functions.</li><li>Build a culture focused on ownership, accountability, safety, continuous improvement, and disciplined execution.</li><li>Partner with HR and senior leadership on hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and retention of operations talent.</li><li>Support financial and operational decision-making through strong understanding of cost drivers, labor productivity, inventory investment, and margin impact.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Director of Operations to lead and optimize our operational processes in Greenville, South Carolina. This role requires a strategic thinker who can oversee logistics, inventory management, and cross-departmental improvements while driving efficiency and performance. If you excel in process improvement and have a strong background in working with major retailers, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily operations across logistics, inventory management, and warehouse functions to ensure seamless execution.<br>• Develop and implement strategies for inventory control to meet the demands of major retail partners, such as Walmart and Marshalls.<br>• Analyze and generate reports on key metrics, including forecasting, profit and loss, labor, and inventory performance.<br>• Identify and execute process improvements across various departments to enhance overall efficiency.<br>• Collaborate with department heads to align operations with company objectives and customer expectations.<br>• Manage and mentor direct reports, including the Operations Manager and Logistics Manager, to foster a high-performing team.<br>• Monitor budgets and forecasts to ensure financial goals are met and resources are allocated effectively.<br>• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards to maintain operational excellence.<br>• Drive initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline supply chain processes.<br>• Utilize software tools for data-driven decision-making and operational reporting.