Director, Operations

Join Pro Mach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist—whatever drives you.

At Pro Mach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey.

Join Pro Mach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there‘s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist—whatever drives you.

At Pro Mach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we‘ll be proud to have you on the journey.

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The Director of Operations for WLS is responsible for the strategic leadership of the Production group, including but not limited to the manufacture of new, refurbished and upgrade components and assemblies. This role is also responsible for strategic leadership of the Mechanical Engineering team. This Senior Leadership position is responsible for leading multiple teams and facilitating successful outcomes for our employees and customers.

Are you passionate about this work?

Manage the Production group to ensure safety, quality and efficient operations

Manage the Mechanical Engineering group with respect to all activities including administrative and project related

Provide leadership through garnering the respect of the engineering team as well as cross-functional peers

Responsible for the engineering role in the quoting and conceptualization process required to support the sales team Drive excellent documentation practices

Responsible for periodic reporting of project status to cross-functional and upper management

Drive the concept and detailed design efforts from the customer specifications and deliver the resulting product on time and within budget

Interface with customers during visits, FATs, etc. and project a professional and positive image on behalf of the company

Create a culture of pride in products, company and facilities. Ensure facility is kept clean and presentable

General management of group resources including hiring, terminating, reviews, etc.

Creating and managing to a budget

What's in it for you?

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a  addition to growth opportunities, as a Pro Mach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. The education and experience you bring to a role with us matter.

Placement within our salary range is determined based upon years of directly relatable experience for your position. These components, along with local and national compensation survey data, contribute to deciding a candidate's potential starting rate of pay.

Total compensation includes your pay, potential short-term incentive opportunities, comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs, as well as life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off programs, a retirement savings plan with a company match, and a wellness program. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000

Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.

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BSME/BSEE or similar degree
15+ years of overall experience in operations and/or engineering roles in a similar industry with increasing levels of responsibility5+ years of project or management responsibility

Solid knowledge of equipment of the type that we produce. Good general automation controls and mechanical design knowledge, as it pertains to manufacturing

Must be a solid ambassador for the company and project a professional image when interfacing with outside contacts such as customers and suppliers

Understanding of…