Plant Director

The Director of Plant Operations is accountable for the end-to-end performance of the manufacturing site, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and employee engagement. This role provides strategic and hands-on leadership across production, planning, purchasing, and facilities, ensuring operational excellence in a regulated manufacturing environment.

As a senior operations leader at EXALTA, the Director of Plant Operations partners cross-functionally and across sites to execute enterprise initiatives, support growth, and drive continuous improvement—while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and patient safety.

Operational Leadership & Performance

• →Own site performance across Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and Inventory metrics.
• →Lead Manufacturing, Purchasing, Production Planning, Facilities, and Maintenance functions.
• →Ensure production output aligns with customer demand, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• →Serve as the Operations representative for assigned franchise, product family, or customer portfolio.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• →Drive Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and employee-led improvement initiatives.
• →Improve throughput, OEE, inventory turns, and cost structure through disciplined execution.
• →Implement standard work, visual management, and daily management systems.

People & Culture Leadership

• →Build, develop, and lead a high-performing leadership team and workforce.
• →Create a culture of accountability, engagement, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• →Hold leaders and employees accountable to EXALTA’s values and performance expectations.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• →Champion a proactive safety culture with a goal of zero incidents.
• →Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, Local, and environmental regulations.
• →Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure products meet all internal and external requirements.

Strategic & Cross-Functional Leadership

• →Support revenue growth through close alignment with Sales, Marketing, and Program Management.
• →Partner with Global Supply Chain to ensure material availability at the lowest total cost.
• →Lead cross-functional, cross-site initiatives that strengthen operational capability and enterprise performance.
• →Translate EXALTA’s strategic priorities into executable site-level plans.

Capital & Financial Stewardship

• →Lead capital planning and equipment utilization to support growth, efficiency, and safety.
• →Manage operating budgets and deliver cost discipline aligned to business objectives.

Core Competencies

• →Manufacturing & Operational Leadership
• →Lean / Continuous Improvement
• →Strategic Execution & Results Orientation
• →People Development & Engagement
• →Quality, Safety & Compliance Focus
• →Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• 10–15 years of manufacturing experience with 7–10 years in progressive leadership roles.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.

• Light physical work, including occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) required in manufacturing areas.
• Office-based with significant presence on the manufacturing floor.