About this opportunity
TydenBrooks Security Products Group lists this Director of Operations opportunity in tallapoosa, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
TydenBrooks is a global leader in security seals and tamper-evident solutions with 150+ years of manufacturing expertise, currently undergoing a generational pivot into digital and IoT products. The VP of Operations owns full accountability for plant performance at the Tallapoosa, GA facility — building a standardized, metrics-driven manufacturing system across 24/7 operations spanning Production, EHS, Planning, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Logistics. This leader will establish the management system, define the operating rhythm, own the KPI scorecard, and drive measurable SQDC improvement.
Operational Leadership & Plant Management
Own full accountability for the Tallapoosa facility — safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people
Establish and sustain a standardized daily management system (DMS) with a defined operating rhythm: shift start-ups, daily tier meetings, weekly reviews, and monthly business reviews
Lead, develop, and hire Supervisors, Line Leads, and the Front-Line operations team
Cross-train the workforce to increase flexibility and coverage across all production areas
Complete performance and development reviews for all direct reports
KPI Ownership & Scorecard Management
Own the facility KPI scorecard across the SQDC framework. Define targets, assign ownership, and drive accountability at every tier through Gemba-based visual management and cascading metrics.
Launch Production Status Boards at each line; manage daily, weekly, and monthly review cadences
Lead Gemba-based visual management at every value stream — boards are live, accurate, and acted upon
Ensure metrics cascade from plant-level goals to individual line and operator accountability
Manufacturing System Standardization
Design and implement a standardized plant operating model: standard work, visual controls, tiered management, and structured problem-solving at every level
Lead VSM across all production areas to identify waste and define the future-state model; establish LPA (Layered Process Audits) to verify standard work compliance
Drive 3S/5S as the non-negotiable foundation; lead scheduling, material flow, and inventory management to achieve daily targets with minimal variation
Champion an 80/20 CI culture; facilitate Kaizen, root cause analysis, and corrective actions; mentor Supervisors and Line Leads to build internal CI capability
Drive Lean tools (VSM, 3S, standard work, TPM, flow) as embedded practices — not events; partner with Engineering on manufacturability and automation roadmap execution
Mentor Supervisors and Line Leads to become capable problem-solvers; build internal CI capability over time
Partner with Process & Automation Engineering on manufacturability improvements and automation roadmap execution
Quality, Compliance & Financial Oversight
Maintain ISO 9001 / ISO 17712 QMS and CTPAT validation; drive First Pass Yield improvement, customer PPM reduction, and timely, permanently closed corrective actions
Lead Digital & IoT product integration into full production, including PFMEA, control plans, and capacity planning; manage operating and capital budgets; develop CAPEX business cases
Digital Product Integration
Lead the operational integration of new Digital products into full production at Tallapoosa, GA
Partner with Engineering to establish production readiness standards for new product launches, including PFMEA, control plans, and capacity planning
Financial & Strategic Oversight
Assist in the development of the annual strategic plan; monitor and manage operational budgets
Define and manage annual operating and capital budgets; develop CAPEX business cases as needed
Communicate Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives in a way that inspires ownership and accountability at all levels
Qualifications & Competencies
Bachelor's degree — Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or Business
10+ years Operations Management in complex manufacturing
Led teams of 100+ in 24/7 continuous operations
One full Lean transformation — early-stage through sustained deployment
Injection molding, metal stamping, and/or automation experience preferred
Deep Lean fluency: VSM, 5S, standard work, TPM, flow, pull, LPA
Builds and sustains KPI scorecards — drives action, not just reporting
Structured problem-solving: 8D, A3, or equivalent RCA methodology
ISO 9001 / ISO 17712 quality systems knowledge
High analytical aptitude; strong written, verbal, and exec presentation skills
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Worksite address
tallapoosa, GA, 30716, US
Who can apply
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