Director of Operations

Perimeter Solutions (Solberg) is a premier global solutions provider, producing high-quality lubricant additives and firefighting chemicals. We develop products that impact critically important issues of life – issues where there often is no room for error.

The Director of Operations serves as a key member of the business leadership team and is responsible for leading all manufacturing operations within the facility. This position provides strategic and operational oversight for Production, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Excellence, Quality Execution, Maintenance Coordination, Production Planning Execution, and Continuous Improvement activities. The Director of Operations plays a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective manufacturing operations.

This position is accountable for achieving production goals, optimizing manufacturing processes, improving operational performance, and developing a high-performing workforce while supporting customer satisfaction and business growth. Extensive exposure to manufacturing strategies, operational excellence, workforce leadership, and cross-functional decision-making. As a leadership role within the business, the Director of Operations is intended to serve as a developmental pathway toward broader leadership responsibilities, including a large amount of business strategy, financial management, operational leadership, and cross-functional decision-making.

• Serve as a member of the business leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, operational performance, and business decision‑making.
• Partner closely with the Business Operations Manager to ensure alignment between manufacturing requirements and business support functions.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost performance.
• Develop and monitor manufacturing key performance indicators (KPIs), including quality, throughput, downtime, labor efficiency, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives that improve manufacturing performance, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and cost management initiatives.
• Lead in succession planning and organizational development activities.

• Lead and direct all manufacturing activities to ensure safe, efficient, compliant, and high‑quality production.
• Establish and execute production plans that meet customer demand and business objectives.
• Manage daily manufacturing execution, production scheduling, staffing, and operational priorities.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, process controls, and manufacturing specifications.
• Coordinate production activities to maximize throughput while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Monitor manufacturing performance and implement corrective actions to address operational issues and constraints.
• Drive accountability for production results and operational discipline throughout the organization.

• Champion Manufacturing Excellence through Lean Manufacturing principles, standard work, waste elimination, visual management, and 5S practices.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
• Utilize root cause analysis, corrective action methodologies, and data‑driven decision‑making to improve operational performance.
• Identify opportunities to optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, equipment utilization, and labor efficiency.
• Lead initiatives that improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reduce downtime, and increase production capacity.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and employee involvement throughout manufacturing operations.

• Lead and continuously improve all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Coordinate safety training, audits,…