Director of Operations - FBSPL : Job Details

Job Title: Director of Operations

Location: Long Island, NY (On-site)

Our client, a leader in Highly Sophisticated Medical Devices, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Operations to oversee production and logistics operations. This role is a highly visible leadership position responsible for driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and cultivating a strong culture of accountability and ownership across the organization and requires creative approaches and state-of-the-art management and manufacturing techniques.

The Director of Operations will manage approximately 80 employees, including 60 union production and logistics staff, along with a team of administrative and supervisory personnel. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires spending significant time on the production floor to manage day-to-day operations, coach and develop staff, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production environments, particularly in electronics and light assembly, and experience in managing supply chain logistics. A disciplined yet flexible mindset and a proven track record of leading Lean initiatives are essential for success.

• Oversee daily operations in a production environment with a focus on electronics and light assembly.
• Lead and manage a team of 80 employees, including production supervisors, managers, and unionized staff.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts using Lean methodologies, such as Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and Engineering teams to identify opportunities for improvement and initiate corrective actions.
• Develop and coach managers and supervisors to enhance leadership and people management skills.
• Ensure warehouse and logistics operations run efficiently, including picking, packaging, shipping (domestic and international), and documentation requirements.
• Investigate root causes of operational issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and proactive problem-solving.

• Proven experience in production environments, preferably in electronics and light assembly, with oversight of at least 30 production staff.
• Industrial engineering experience, with a hands-on approach to managing operations.
• Strong background in supply chain and logistics, including warehouse operations, shipping, and international documentation.
• Demonstrated experience leading Lean initiatives, such as Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with the ability to develop and mentor supervisors and managers.
• Disciplined and detail-oriented mindset with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and dynamic environments.

• Experience working with unionized employees is a plus.
• Six Sigma or Lean certification is a plus.
• Technical Degree is a plus.

Director

Full-time

Manufacturing and Production

Manufacturing, Medical Equipment Manufacturing, and Medical Practices