Garden Grove, CA
Director of Operations
Location: Garden Grove, CA (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Compensation: Up to $200,000 base + up to 30% bonus (DOE)
Legacy Career Solutions is conducting a confidential direct-hire search for a Director of Operations with strong manufacturing and machining leadership experience. This role is with a well-established, high-performance manufacturing organization serving regulated and precision-driven markets.
This position is ideal for a seasoned Operations Director or Senior Manager ready to take full ownership of manufacturing performance, people leadership, and continuous improvement.
Position Summary
The Director of Operations is responsible for leading all operational functions, including manufacturing, production control, facilities, tooling, and equipment. This role drives daily execution while implementing long-term operational strategies focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead manufacturing operations with accountability for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
• Manage and report on daily, weekly, monthly, and annual operational KPIs
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Improve revenue per square foot and revenue per employee
• Direct production planning, tooling, facilities, and equipment strategy
• Develop recovery plans when performance targets are missed
• Lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Communicate effectively with executive leadership, customers, and suppliers
Required Qualifications
• 5–10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
• Director or Senior Manager level background
• Strong machining experience (CNC, multi-axis environments)
• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering or Business preferred)
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and operational execution skills
Why This Opportunity
• Senior leadership role with real operational ownership
• Highly competitive compensation and performance-based bonus
• Stable organization with long-term growth opportunity
• Opportunity to lead, build, and improve operations at scale
This is a confidential search. Company details will be shared during the interview process.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through Legacy Career Solutions.