Director Manufacturing Operations

Director Of Operations For Electronics Edge

Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what's next possible.

Standex Electronics designs custom engineered solutions across sensing, switching, and power magnetics for high-reliability applications.

Organized around three strategic platforms—DETECT, GRID, and EDGE—we design and manufacture technologies that enable precision sensing and measurement, efficient power conversion, and advanced electronic performance. Our solutions support the global acceleration of electrification, expand energy infrastructure, and power next-generation technologies across critical markets. We drive growth through new product development, deeper engagement with customers' engineering, geographic expansion, and targeted acquisitions.

Our global manufacturing footprint spans the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, China, and India.

Standex Edge delivers high-performance magnetics solutions for mission-critical applications. Our expertise in planar transformers, inductors, and custom power solutions supports industries ranging from military and aerospace to computing, industrial automation, and the smart grid.

What You'll Do

The Director of Operations for the Electronics Edge business will lead multi-site manufacturing operations, driving operational excellence, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives. This role demands a seasoned professional with expertise in lean principles, process optimization, and multi-site management. Collaborating closely with plant managers and cross-functional teams, the Director will foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensure safety and compliance, and implement strategies to meet both current and future business demands.

If you are a results-oriented operations professional with a passion for driving operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.

• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and product quality across Edge sites.
• Lead initiatives to drive Standex Electronics Core Value Drivers (CVDs) by setting and achieving operational improvement targets.
• Partner with functional leadership to deploy maturity models aligned with long-term business objectives.
• Optimize the operational footprint and capacity by collaborating with the commercial organization to align roadmaps with future business requirements.

• Monitor and manage site performance metrics, including production output, cost control, safety, and quality.
• Ensure manufacturing sites comply with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.
• Drive a behavior-based safety culture to promote safe practices throughout operations.

• Lead Lean Transformation, Six Sigma, and other improvement methodologies to optimize manufacturing operations.
• Cultivate a culture of problem-solving to foster continuous improvement.
• Drive capacity expansion and achieve productivity cost savings through lean transformation initiatives.

• Develop and manage the manufacturing operations budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions and financial discipline.
• Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment projects, ensuring timely completion, budget compliance, and achievement of business outcomes.
• Align productivity improvements with strategic business objectives across multiple sites.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to site leaders, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement by mentoring and training employees at all organizational levels.
• Evaluate and ensure teams are properly structured and equipped to meet both immediate operational needs and long-term business goals.
• Identify training and skill development needs, ensuring appropriate development plans are in place.

• Evaluate production capabilities and implement strategies to meet customer demand and business growth.
• Proactively develop risk mitigation strategies to address supply chain disruptions, workforce challenges, and other potential risks.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, engineering, quality, and R&D teams to achieve business objectives.
• Serve as a liaison between operations teams and senior leadership to communicate progress and align priorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, partners, and customers to enhance value streams.

• Utilize data-driven decision-making to assess the effectiveness of…