Director of Operations

Materion Corporation

. Provide strategic and operational leadership for a complex, multi-site manufacturing organization with domestic and international operations .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $148,500 - $237,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic and operational leadership in multi-site manufacturing, focusing on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Proven ability to develop high-performing teams and manage complex capital projects while ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

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Manufacturing Operations LeadershipEHS Performance ManagementLean Transformation ExperienceCross-Functional Team LeadershipCapital Program Management

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing Strategy DevelopmentContinuous ImprovementProcess ImprovementRisk AssessmentPerformance Metrics EstablishmentSupply Chain ManagementEngineering LeadershipProject ManagementQuality AssuranceCost Management

Soft Skills

InfluenceCollaborationNegotiationClear CommunicationJudgment

Certifications & Qualifications

Export Compliance EligibilityBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Industry Keywords

EHS ExcellenceLean ManufacturingMulti-Site OperationsCapital InitiativesAudit ReadinessCustomer ExperienceSafety LeadershipTalent DevelopmentOperational DisciplineMatrix Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and operational leadership for a complex, multi-site manufacturing organization with domestic and international operations
Lead Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams across multiple manufacturing facilities
Set safety expectations, model visible safety leadership, empower hazard identification, and hold leaders accountable for risk reduction and EHS improvement
Lead manufacturing operations across Buffalo, Wheatfield, Albuquerque, Limerick, and Brewster, with matrix partnerships supporting Alzenau and Taiwan
Own performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, reliability, and customer commitments
Establish metrics, routinely review performance, and hold site leaders accountable for results
Set and execute the Premium Targets operations strategy, multi-year roadmap, and long-range capital and workforce plans
Ensure facilities deliver high-quality products on time to internal business units and external customers
Partner with Technology, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial, Engineering, EHS, and other functions to improve end-to-end performance
Develop, coach, and hold operational leaders accountable for business results, team effectiveness, and talent growth
Strengthen communication, operating discipline, and knowledge sharing across Premium Targets facilities
Provide business updates and recommendations to senior leaders and key stakeholders
Champion EHS excellence, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, risk assessments, incident and near-miss investigations, corrective-action closure, and safety indicators
Serve as executive sponsor for the Premium Targets Lean manufacturing transformation
Advance daily management, structured problem solving, kaizen, standard work, process improvement, and cost reduction
Lead major capital programs, equipment installations, expansions, and facility transitions
Ensure capital initiatives meet cost, schedule, quality, performance, and safety objectives
Develop manufacturing and supply chain strategies supporting production, maintenance, planning, EHS, technical capability, and customer requirements
Partner with Commercial teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience
Enable best-practice sharing and process standardization across manufacturing locations
Lead financial performance improvement focused on gross margin, inventory turns, and cost management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or a related field
At least 10 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment
Significant manufacturing operations people leadership responsibility
Demonstrated ability to develop leaders and build high-performing teams
Demonstrated success leading safety and EHS performance, manufacturing operations, continuous improvement, engineering, and capital projects
Ability to lead end-to-end processes and deliver results through cross-functional and matrixed teams
Ability to travel up to 50%
Export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology under ITAR and EAR
Must qualify as a U.S. citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, person admitted to the U.S. as an asylee or refugee, eligible national of a non-prohibited country, or person approved for an export license
Preferred: Master’s degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field
Preferred: Leadership experience in a multi-site or international manufacturing organization
Preferred: Experience leading a Lean transformation or enterprise-wide operating system
Preferred: Experience managing major capital programs, facility expansions, installations, or transitions
Strategic and systems-oriented thinking
Strong influence, collaboration, and negotiation skills
Clear, concise written and verbal communication
Sound judgment and ability to navigate ambiguity and make timely decisions
Visible, values-based leadership grounded in safety, integrity, accountability, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement
Demonstrated commitment to coaching, succession planning, and talent development

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities
Veteran support through Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group
Military-friendly workplace
Veterans encouraged to apply
Military experience and skills are transferable to Materion careers