Plant Operations Director

job summary:

A Plant Operations Director is needed for a leading cooling manufacturer outside of Greenville, SC. The Plant Operations Director will lead and optimize end-to-end factory operations, holding full ownership of production execution, planning, warehouse logistics, and overall plant performance. Reporting to the Associate Plant Manager, this hands-on leader instills operational discipline, enhances productivity, and meets delivery targets. Additionally, the role drives factory expansion and digital transformation in alignment with corporate roadmaps.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field, alongside at least 10 years of manufacturing experience, including 5+ years in operational leadership. Candidates must have experience with cooling, refrigeration or a similar industry. Proven expertise in Lean Manufacturing, shop-floor management, continuous improvement, and data-driven problem solving is required. Strong cross-functional leadership skills and familiarity with process expansion (such as fabrication or coating) or MES/ERP systems are preferred. This is a direct-hire role, and relocation is available for qualified candidates.

location: Woodruff, South Carolina job type: Permanent salary: $160,000 - 190,000 per year work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

· Oversee daily factory operations, including production, scheduling, warehousing, and logistics, to ensure stable performance and on-time customer delivery

· Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste, lower manufacturing costs, and optimize labor and material efficiency

· Monitor operational KPIs (productivity, throughput, inventory turn, and safety) and conduct regular reviews to enforce execution accountability

· Direct and mentor production managers, supervisors, and plant teams to build a high-performance culture

· Lead facility expansion and new capability launches, coordinating layouts and equipment integration for new production lines

· Champion smart manufacturing and digital transformation initiatives, including ERP integration and MES deployment, to boost visibility and traceability

qualifications:

Cooling, Refrigeration, or HVAC background

skills:

data-driven,leadership,leadership skills,problem solving,continuous improvement,coating,refrigeration,digital transformation,ERP systems,floor management,Lean Manufacturing,manufacturing,fabrication,operations management,Plant Operations,warehouse logistics

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.