Director of Operations

We are working with a client near Wake Forest, NC to find a Senior Operations Manager with at least 5 years of project management experience in manufacturing, logistics, operations, or technical services , formal PMP or Six Sigma training, exposure to regulated environments, (i.e. R2v3, NAID, ISO standards) and the ability to drive operational improvements. Manufacturing is required.

Main Responsibilities include:

Lead and execute operational projects. Work with the VP Of Operations to oversee the floor, drive production and manage vendors. Translate program requirements into structured, trackable workflows that move seamlessly through receiving, processing, refurbishment, quality control, data destruction, and final disposition. Ensuring materials, services, and deliverables are aligned to meet operational timelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, and have oversight over compliance. Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance workflow efficiency and execution. Identify waste, inefficiencies, and process gaps across internal operations and vendor-supported processes, implementing standards to improve efficiencies. Ensure all processes and documentation support audit readiness for NAID, R2v3, ISO 9001/14001/45001 standards. Salary target $120-150k Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional disclaimer:

Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.