Director – Operations

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🔥 12 hours ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

⚙️ Operations

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Westlake

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1986

🏗️ Construction

🏭 Manufacturing

Construction • Manufacturing

Westlake is a global company recognized for its leadership in the development and production of infrastructure materials, including epoxy, polymers, plastics, and pipe fittings. Over the past 35 years, Westlake has grown steadily by fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The company is committed to social responsibility, actively engaging in community service, and supporting charitable organizations worldwide. Westlake offers numerous career opportunities, emphasizing employee development through educational programs and a supportive work environment, making it a place where personal and professional growth can coincide.

📋 Description

• Manage and oversee the performance of multiple manufacturing facilities and distribution centers across North America • Lead safety, quality, environmental, production, conversion costs, and compliance with policies and procedures • Champion a culture of safety and environmental stewardship • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company HSE policies • Promote proactive risk management and continuous improvement in safety performance • Ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations across production facilities • Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence principles • Optimize productivity, quality, inventory management, logistics, and supply chain performance • Maintain full P&L responsibility for the Building Products Business Unit • Develop annual operating plans, forecasts, capital budgets, and strategic business plans • Drive revenue growth, margin expansion, cash flow generation, and return on invested capital • Monitor business performance and implement corrective actions • Establish and monitor key performance indicators • Lead innovation initiatives and collaborate with technical, engineering, and commercial teams on new products and market solutions • Evaluate market opportunities and prioritize strategic investments • Build, develop, and retain a high-performing leadership team • Provide coaching, mentoring, and succession planning • Foster accountability, engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Finance, or a related discipline • Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience within manufacturing, building products, industrial, or related industries • Knowledge of building materials, construction products, distribution channels, and manufacturing processes • Demonstrated success leading large-scale, multi-site manufacturing operations • Experience managing full P&L responsibility • Proven track record of delivering growth, operational improvements, and financial results • Frequent ability to sit, stand, walk; use hands; reach; and talk or hear • Occasional ability to stoop, kneel, and crouch • Ability to work in operating units with required PPE including safety glasses and hearing protection • Ability to travel up to 50% including air travel or auto travel • MBA preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Entrepreneurial work environment • Opportunity to enrich work life and career experience • Travel up to 50% including air travel or auto travel • Equal Opportunity Employer