Director of Operations – Industrial Manufacturing (Relocation to Florida)

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RELOCATION to SUNNY Daytona Beach FLORIDA!!!!

Director of Operations / Plant Manager – Industrial Manufacturing (Relocation to Florida)

Relocation to sunny Daytona Beach, Florida!

Director of Operations – Growth-Stage Manufacturing (Capital Equipment / Light Assembly)

Location: Two manufacturing facilities in close proximity (non-adjacent)

Industry: Capital Goods – Light Industrial Assembly (NO auto, aerospace, food, or CPG)

We’re seeking a hands-on Director of Operations to lead two high-growth manufacturing sites through a critical scale-up phase. This role is ideal for an operations leader who has successfully taken a low-volume startup manufacturing operation and scaled it to mid-volume production with strong operational infrastructure.

You'll be the driver of strategic improvements across cashflow, inventory, production, personnel, and planning – supported by a strong leadership team, but responsible for ownership and execution across all operational competencies.

Key Responsibilities:

Cashflow & Financial Oversight

• Manage outflows for materials, labor, and equipment in coordination with Accounting
• Monitor direct/indirect costs and special items (freight, tariffs)
• Generate monthly spend reports and quarterly projections (0–12 months forward)

Inventory & Demand Planning

• Manage total inventory: components, WIP, and finished goods
• Lead cycle counts, variance analysis, and inventory turns planning
• Establish demand plans and forecast production and purchasing at all timeframes

Production & Capacity Planning

• Map production demand vs. capacity; monitor build rates, lead times, queue/staging
• Optimize scheduling and resource allocation
• Establish and measure standard capacity metrics (units/hour, staging times)

Team & Culture Leadership

• Lead labor productivity improvements and HR issue resolution
• Drive onboarding, training, and ongoing development initiatives
• Foster a positive, ownership-driven culture at both sites

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Evaluate and upgrade SOPs, quality systems, and operational efficiency (LEAN/5S)
• Lead ISO pre-qualification and certification process from scratch
• Measure impact of process changes and scale accordingly

Must-Have Experience:

• Proven success scaling light industrial capital goods manufacturing from startup to mid-volume
• Demonstrated ownership of operations, budget, process creation, and cross-site leadership
• Experience in mechanical/electrical assembly environments (chemical exposure a plus)
• Background in managing full plant operations (not corporate-only experience)
• Strong leadership presence; energetic, team-focused, and hands-on

Preferred Background:

• Director-level or senior operations leadership role at a $25–$100M manufacturing company
• Site size of ~50–100 employees
• Familiarity with product types like pumps, filters, tanks, or related assemblies
• ISO process and implementation experience
• LEAN/5S champion mindset with track record of measurable improvements

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 162402

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Kimmerly Moore

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