Plant Director

Role Overview

The Director of Plant Operations is accountable for the end-to-end performance of the manufacturing site, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and employee engagement. This role provides strategic and hands-on leadership across production, planning, purchasing, and facilities, ensuring operational excellence in a regulated manufacturing environment.

As a senior operations leader at EXALTA, the Director of Plant Operations partners cross-functionally and across sites to execute enterprise initiatives, support growth, and drive continuous improvement—while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Performance

• Own site performance across Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and Inventory metrics.
• Lead Manufacturing, Purchasing, Production Planning, Facilities, and Maintenance functions.
• Ensure production output aligns with customer demand, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Serve as the Operations representative for assigned franchise, product family, or customer portfolio.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Drive Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and employee-led improvement initiatives.
• Improve throughput, OEE, inventory turns, and cost structure through disciplined execution.
• Implement standard work, visual management, and daily management systems.

People & Culture Leadership

• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing leadership team and workforce.
• Create a culture of accountability, engagement, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Hold leaders and employees accountable to EXALTA’s values and performance expectations.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion a proactive safety culture with a goal of zero incidents.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, Local, and environmental regulations.
• Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure products meet all internal and external requirements.

Strategic & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Support revenue growth through close alignment with Sales, Marketing, and Program Management.
• Partner with Global Supply Chain to ensure material availability at the lowest total cost.
• Lead cross-functional, cross-site initiatives that strengthen operational capability and enterprise performance.
• Translate EXALTA’s strategic priorities into executable site-level plans.

Capital & Financial Stewardship

• Lead capital planning and equipment utilization to support growth, efficiency, and safety.
• Manage operating budgets and deliver cost discipline aligned to business objectives.

Core Competencies

• Manufacturing & Operational Leadership
• Lean / Continuous Improvement
• Strategic Execution & Results Orientation
• People Development & Engagement
• Quality, Safety & Compliance Focus
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• 10–15 years of manufacturing experience with 7–10 years in progressive leadership roles.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Light physical work, including occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) required in manufacturing areas.
• Office-based with significant presence on the manufacturing floor.

This position requires the use of personal protective equipment during various tasks/activities including but not limited to scrubs, gloves, masks, safety glasses, and safety shoes.