Senior Director, Operations

Barry-Wehmiller

Chief Operating Officer responsible for global operations strategy and execution at Machine Solutions. Leading initiatives for operational excellence and manufacturing optimization across multiple sites.

Posted 6/7/2026full-timeFlagstaff • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote and strengthen MSI’s people-centric culture, ensuring alignment with company values and leadership expectations across all sites.
Develop, standardize, and implement best-in-class operational excellence programs across all locations, with a strong focus on KPI performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Lead and execute enterprise-wide strategic initiatives including but not limited to: manufacturing footprint optimization, acquisition integration, operational standardization, warranty reduction, inventory management, cost reduction, supply chain optimization, margin expansion, and lead time/on-time delivery improvements.
Drive alignment and level-loading of capacity across global locations to maximize efficiency, utilization, and customer responsiveness.
Ensure effective ERP utilization and digital enablement to support scalable and data-driven operations.
Establish and maintain standards for product quality, equipment performance, and operational execution, ensuring cost-effective technologies and processes are leveraged to maximize output and reliability.
Oversee capital planning and asset management, including recommendations and justification for new equipment, facility improvements, and technology investments.
Monitor, analyze, and report on operational costs and performance, identifying risks and opportunities and implementing corrective actions as needed.
Own and manage operational budgets across functions, ensuring effective cost control while supporting strategic growth objectives.
Lead, develop, and coach site leaders and functional leaders, fostering accountability, capability development, and succession planning across the organization.
Partner with Culture and People Development leaders to drive engagement, performance management, and team member development.
Serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), contributing to overall business strategy, growth planning, and enterprise decision-making.
Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure integration and alignment between operations, engineering, commercial, and quality functions.
Champion Lean Manufacturing, 7S, and continuous improvement methodologies to drive sustainable performance improvements.
Lead special projects and strategic initiatives as required to support business objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required
15+ years of progressive operations leadership experience including senior manufacturing leadership roles
Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-site manufacturing operations with high service and quality performance
Proven ability to drive enterprise-level continuous improvement and Lean transformation initiatives
Strong experience in procurement, supply chain, scheduling, ERP systems, and quality management systems
Exceptional communication, leadership, and influencing skills
Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with operational and executive leaders
Experience with people-centric Lean methodologies and leadership development.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

operational excellenceKPI performancemanufacturing footprint optimizationacquisition integrationsupply chain optimizationLean Manufacturingcontinuous improvementprocurementquality management systemscapital planning

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationinfluencingcoachingaccountabilitycapability developmentsuccession planningengagementperformance management