Director of Plant Operations
VDS Consulting GroupColumbus, Ohio, United States
Posted May 3, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Value Driven Solutions is a management consulting firm dedicated to Operational Excellence for middle-market and private equity-backed manufacturers.
Job Description
Director of Plant Operations responsible for leading site operations, building and running the daily management system, deploying Lean, TPM, and Six Sigma programs, and driving site capital plan.
Requirements
- 15+ years of operations experience with 5+ years as a Plant Manager or Director
- Multi-site or large-site (300+ employees) leadership experience
- Strong command of Lean, TPS, Six Sigma, and modern operating systems
- Track record of delivering year-over-year cost reduction and productivity gains
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field
- Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred
- Previous experience in a PE-backed or transformation environment a plus
Benefits
- Competitive contract rates commensurate with experience and seniority
- Structured engagement support through a dedicated VDS Engagement Partner
- Proven methodology and toolkits including the Value-Driven Approach and Everything OpEx frameworks
- Access to 360° Client Alignment process
- Deployment within days of engagement start
- Exposure to diverse industries
- Contract-to-Hire path