Director of Operations (Lowell)

A globally recognized and highly profitable manufacturer of precision-engineered components is seeking to hire a Director of Operations for a flagship manufacturing facilit. Reporting to executive leadership, this individual will oversee end-to-end operations across a complex manufacturing environment, driving throughput, reducing scrap, and leading a culture centered on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity.Primary Responsibilities:Lead all phases of the investment casting lifecycle, including wax injection, shelling, foundry operations, and finishing, to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to production schedulesDrive plant-wide throughput improvements through rigorous bottleneck identification, constraint management, and daily production disciplineChampion a "Safety First" culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards, environmental regulations, and safe handling of molten metals and process chemicalsOversee maintenance and reliability strategies for critical capital equipment, including furnaces, autoclaves, wax presses, and automated/robotic systems, to minimize downtimeAlign closely with supply chain and purchasing to ensure optimal raw material availability while directly managing WIP levels to improve flow and inventory turnsLead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce cost-per-unit, eliminate waste, and improve process stabilityMaintain a strong presence on the shop floor, connecting operational strategy with real-time production challenges and team engagementRequired Qualifications:Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing leadership experienceBachelor's degree required (Engineering, Business, etc.)Significant exposure to metallurgical products and processesProven track record of driving throughput, managing bottlenecks, and leading performance improvements in complex manufacturing environments