Director of Operations – Manufacturing

Job overview

The Director of Operations – Manufacturing role is onsite in Indianapolis, IN, and pays $150,000–$170,000 per year. The role supports Verus Engineering, an automotive performance parts manufacturer located on Indianapolis’s west side. This hands-on operations leader coordinates warehouse, fulfillment, and shipping work, develops a team, and drives improvements in delivery performance, quality, and operational efficiency as the business grows.

What you'll do

• Coordinate warehouse, fulfillment, and shipping operations end to end
• manage and develop a team of 6–10
• review weekly performance data and verify accuracy
• hold the team to standards
• identify and solve operational problems proactively
• conduct timely accountability conversations
• use documented decision frameworks
• improve on-time delivery, quality, and operational efficiency.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of operations

manufacturing

warehouse operations

fulfillment

shipping

team leadership

indianapolis in

verus engineering

$150k–$170k

automotive performance parts

continuous improvement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Fully paid medical coverage, employee discounts, paid time off, and opportunities for growth.

Why this role

The posting describes a hands-on leadership role rather than a strategy-only position; seeks 3–7 years managing warehouse, production, or fulfillment operations and experience managing 5–20 people.

About the employer

Purple Ink LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing. Sector: 33.