Full-time Description

Position Overview

The Director of Operations is responsible for leading all operational activities across a defined territory, ensuring the efficient production, quality control, and delivery of liquid de-icing products. This role oversees Regional Managers and their associated manufacturing facilities, driving performance, consistency, and scalability across all sites.

This leader will own the full operational lifecycle, from production planning and inventory management to logistics execution and customer delivery, ensuring best-in-class service, speed, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Oversee all day-to-day operations across multiple brine manufacturing facilities within the assigned territory
Lead and develop Regional Managers, ensuring alignment with company goals, KPIs, and operational standards
Drive a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement across all locations
Standardize processes across facilities to ensure consistency in production, quality, and delivery

Production & Supply Chain

Ensure all facilities meet production targets and maintain appropriate inventory levels
Oversee raw material sourcing, storage, and usage to optimize cost and efficiency
Implement forecasting and production planning based on seasonal demand and customer commitments
Monitor and improve overall performance

Logistics & Delivery

Oversee delivery operations including bulk transport, route optimization, and fleet utilization
Ensure on-time, accurate delivery of product to customers across the territory
Partner with logistics teams to scale delivery capabilities as the business grows
Optimize cost per gallon delivered while maintaining service quality

Quality & Compliance

Ensure all products meet internal quality standards and customer expectations
Enforce safety protocols and regulatory compliance across all facilities and operations
Implement quality control processes and continuous improvement initiatives
Conduct regular audits of facilities, processes, and outputs

Financial Performance

Own the operational P&L for the territory, including cost management and margin optimization
Identify opportunities to reduce cost, increase efficiency, and improve profitability
Manage budgets for labor, materials, transportation, and capital expenditures

Requirements

Qualifications

3–5+ years of operations leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing, logistics, or industrial production
Experience managing multi-site operations and leading leaders (Regional Managers or equivalent)
Strong background in supply chain, production planning, and logistics optimization
Proven ability to scale operations and build high-performing teams
Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and P&L responsibility
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

What Success Looks Like

Facilities operate at high efficiency with minimal downtime
Deliveries are consistently on time and within cost targets
Regional Managers are developed, accountable, and high performing
Operations scale seamlessly to meet seasonal spikes and growth

Salary Description $145,000 to $170,000

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