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Director of Operations

Seeking a hands-on Director of Operations to lead daily manufacturing activities and drive performance in a fast-paced production environment.

This is a direct-hire role with an anticipated schedule of 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This position reports to the General Manager and is responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality production while meeting cost and delivery goals.

Key Responsibilities for the Director of Operations position:
-Lead plant operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency targets 
-Translate business goals into actionable operational plans 
-Manage labor planning, production schedules, and capacity 
-Drive continuous improvement using Lean/6S principles 
-Oversee equipment, facilities, and tooling maintenance 
-Partner with finance to manage costs, labor efficiency, and inventory performance 
-Ensure effective material flow and inventory accuracy 
-Collaborate cross-functionally to support production and resolve issues 
-Support S&OP planning and communicate operational risks and constraints 
-Promote a strong safety culture and ensure consistent quality standards 
-Lead, mentor, and develop plant leadership (6–8 direct reports) 

Salary: $100k to $110k
Full position description available upon request
Client company benefits available

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Qualifications for the Director of Operations position:
-Bachelor’s degree required in any field
-Manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in large assembly (e.g., vehicles, trailers) 
-Experience leading cross-functional teams; matrixed environment a plus 
-Strong knowledge of operations, labor planning, and materials management 
-Solid financial and cost-management understanding 
-Effective communicator with a hands-on, accountable leadership style 

 

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for the employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

 

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