Operations Director — Manufacturing Operations

Job overview

The Operations Director role is onsite in Denison, TX, at an aluminum casting facility in North Texas. Compensation is $150,000–$190,000 per year. The facility manufactures aluminum castings for aerospace, defense, space, and commercial markets. The director leads manufacturing operations, production planning, supply chain, maintenance, and continuous improvement. The role is accountable for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and profitability while strengthening operational systems and developing teams.

What you'll do

• Direct foundry production processes
• lead production, maintenance, supply chain, planning, and continuous improvement teams
• oversee scheduling, capacity, labor, and shifts
• manage Sales and Operations Planning
• direct procurement, inventory, shipping, and receiving
• implement Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and root-cause methods
• oversee maintenance and capital improvements
• partner on quality, safety, and regulatory compliance
• manage budgets and KPIs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

operations director

manufacturing operations

denison tx

aluminum casting

foundry operations

aerospace

defense

supply chain

production planning

lean manufacturing

six sigma

safety and quality

$150k–$190k per year

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The listing seeks significant manufacturing leadership and foundry or metal-casting experience. Desired qualifications include Lean Six Sigma certification, ERP and S&OP experience, and familiarity with AS9100, Nadcap, and ITAR.

About the employer

Talnt is hiring for this role. Industry: Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting). Sector: 33.