About this opportunity
Dizario Search lists this Director Global Operations opportunity in minneapolis, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Dizario Search has partnered with a leading client in the industrial manufacturing sector to identify a Senior Global Operations Leader to join their organization. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across multi-site manufacturing and engineering operations, spanning two primary facilities in the United States and Europe.
The Senior Global Operations Leader will be responsible for overseeing complex, highly automated manufacturing environments while ensuring alignment between engineering, R&D, and operations. The ideal candidate is a seasoned manufacturing executive with deep engineering expertise, a strong financial acumen, and a proven ability to lead teams with discipline, clarity, and accountability in fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead multi‑site manufacturing operations across U.S. and European facilities
Provide technical and operational leadership to engineering and manufacturing teams
Establish and drive KPI, metrics, and accountability frameworks across operations
Lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives with measurable results
Partner with Engineering and R&D to improve alignment and execution
Lead new product introduction in a high‑SKU, high‑volume manufacturing environment
Standardize best practices across sites while respecting local requirements
Support aggressive growth initiatives, including capacity expansion and scalability
Qualifications and Experience
Engineering degree required (Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, or Metallurgical)
Proven multi-site manufacturing leadership experience
International exposure with willingness to travel approximately 30 percent
Demonstrated new product introduction experience
Strong focus on metrics, KPIs, and data‑driven decision‑making
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to drive accountability
If you meet these qualifications and are a results‑oriented, metrics‑focused operations leader, we encourage you to apply.
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Worksite address
minneapolis, MN, 55400, US
Who can apply
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