Director of Operations

Schréder

$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • 7+ years in operations management within manufacturing, assembly, distribution or warehouse settings.
  • Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or related improvement methodologies.
  • Background in managing multi-site operations or scaling during growth phases.
  • Familiar with automation and advanced manufacturing technologies.
  • Proven track record in leading change management initiatives.
  • Hands-on experience with significant system migrations (ERP, WMS, MES, etc.).
  • Strong analytical skills for building and interpreting operational reports and dashboards.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily manufacturing, inventory, and logistics operations to meet targets.
  • Coordinate with partners and suppliers to drive cost reduction and improve fulfillment.
  • Lead organizational and process changes with clear communication and training initiatives.
  • Oversee implementation of new systems ensuring operational continuity.
  • Develop dashboards and reports to identify performance bottlenecks and opportunities.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Coach and mentor team leaders and staff to enhance team culture and performance.
  • Collaborate with various departments to align operational priorities and support initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while maintaining a safe work environment.

Benefits

  • Onsite role that fosters team collaboration and engagement in Hillsboro.
  • Opportunity to lead major change management and system migration initiatives.
  • Access to continuous improvement methodologies and advanced technologies.
  • Career development through coaching and mentoring initiatives.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance overall business performance.
Full Job Description
**This role is required to be onsite in our Hillsboro location.

Job Description

The Director of Operations oversees day-to-day logistics, inventory, and production activities while leading strategic initiatives that improve efficiency, quality, and scalability. This role is responsible for driving change management, leading system migrations, and building robust reporting frameworks that support data-driven decision-making. Success requires a blend of hands-on operational leadership and the ability to guide teams through process, technology, and organizational transitions. The leader will oversee Inventory/Logistics/Sourcing/Manufacturing teams.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Operational Leadership - Manage daily operations across manufacturing, inventory and logistics functions to meet production, quality, and safety targets.
  • Strategic Sourcing - Coordinate with key external partners, service providers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to drive cost-out, fulfillment, and redundant supply chain initiatives.
  • Change Management - Lead organizational and process changes, ensuring clear communication, stakeholder alignment, training, and adoption across teams.
  • System Migration & Implementation - Oversee planning, testing, rollout, and stabilization of new systems (ERP, WMS, MES, or related platforms), ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
  • Reporting & Analytics - Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and operational reports that provide visibility into performance, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities for internal ops and suppliers.
  • Process Optimization - Identify inefficiencies and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
  • Team Development - Coach, mentor, and develop team leaders and frontline staff to build a high-performing, transparent, accountable team culture.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with IT/DevOps, Quality, Systems, Customer Service, and Finance to align operational priorities and support company-wide initiatives.
  • Compliance & Safety - Ensure adherence to OSHA, quality standards, and internal policies while promoting a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
  • Resource & Capacity Planning -Manage labor, equipment, and material resources to meet production schedules and customer demand.
  • Vendor & Stakeholder Management -Coordinate with external partners, service providers, and internal stakeholders to support operational continuity and improvement. This also includes constant communication with our Thailand ODM/OEM to coordinate all necessary business needs.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • 7+ years of operations management experience in manufacturing, assembly, distribution, or warehouse environments.

Other Required Qualifications:
  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Background in multi-site operations or scaling operations during periods of growth.
  • Familiarity with automation, industrial equipment, or advanced manufacturing technologies.
  • Demonstrated experience leading change management initiatives and driving adoption across diverse teams.
  • Hands-on experience with system migrations or major system implementations (ERP, WMS, MES, or similar).
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to build and interpret operational reports, KPIs, and dashboards.
  • Proven track record of improving processes, reducing waste, and increasing throughput.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Proficiency with Excel, reporting tools, and operational software platforms.


Additional Information

We value:
  • Innovation that drives meaningful change
  • Expertise that powers transformation
  • Collaboration that builds lasting partnerships
  • Sustainability that shapes better communities

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