Director of Operations - Switchgear Manufacturing
Job in
Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, 74403, USA
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
Grid Careers
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Management
Operations Management, Project & Program Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Director of Operations is responsible for leading and optimizing all manufacturing and operational functions for electrical switch gear operations. This role will directly manage day-to-day operations in Oklahoma while overseeing operations in the Northeast US plant, ensuring alignment, consistency, and operational excellence across both locations.
About the RoleKey Responsibilities:
- Lead daily manufacturing and operational activities at the Oklahoma facility.
- Oversee and support operations at the Northeast facility, including periodic on-site presence.
- Travel to the Northeast US as needed to support operational alignment, project execution, and leadership collaboration.
- Ensure efficient production, quality, safety, and on-time delivery across both locations.
- Ensure compliance with electrical, safety, and quality standards (UL, NEC, OSHA, ISO as applicable).
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean, Six Sigma, and process optimization.
- Manage production schedules, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
- Lead, mentor, and develop operations and production teams at both sites.
- Collaborate with engineering, sales, procurement, and logistics teams to support customer projects.
- Monitor KPIs, manage operational costs, and improve overall efficiency.
- 5+ years of direct leadership experience in electrical switch gear manufacturing (required).
- Proven experience managing multi-site manufacturing operations.
- Strong understanding of electrical switch gear manufacturing processes and standards.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field (preferred).
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
- Experience leading geographically distributed teams.
- Strong safety, quality, and regulatory compliance background.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead and unify operations across multiple facilities.
- Collaborative leadership team and growth-oriented environment.
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