Job Details

Director of Operations

A fast-growing, privately held manufacturer of specialty tools in the Greenville, South Carolina area is looking for a Director of Operations to lead all production, inventory, purchasing, and quality functions. This is a high-impact role for an experienced operations leader ready to build scalable systems and double production capacity in a company where demand is outpacing supply. You will report directly to the CEO and have full organizational and financial support to get the job done.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Have successfully led production operations in a high-growth or fast-scaling small-to-midsize manufacturing environment
• Have built or improved lean operating systems including daily huddles, KPI tracking, and visual management from the ground up
• Have taken ownership of a team with open gaps, filled key roles, and developed the people around you to perform at a higher level
• Are comfortable working with senior leadership to make data-driven decisions and move fast in a company that is scaling quickly

What you get:

• You will lead a full-court press to double monthly production capacity capital, people, and process in a company that is growing at 60% year over year with no signs of slowing down
• Greenville, South Carolina is consistently ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S. great schools, low cost of living, one hour from the mountains, and three hours from the beach
• As the company scales toward a PE-backed exit, the right leader will have built the operational foundation that drives that outcome making this a career-defining opportunity
• Highly competitive compensation package

To be considered, you'll need:

A bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for an engineering or operations background. Candidates should bring 7 or more years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership, including direct experience as a Plant Manager or Director of Operations. Experience leading teams through high-growth environments is a must.

If this resonates with you and you believe you are able to meet the challenges of an exciting company in the Greenville, South Carolina area, please apply.