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| Employer | Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. |
| Location | Byhalia, MS USA |
| Posted | April 24, 2026 |
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Plant Manager
Plant Manager
**Job Description:**
The **Director, Operations** leads a hybrid operation that combines distribution execution with light manufacturing/value-add assembly, including activities such as holiday display builds, heated gear kitting, late-point kitting, and project-based production. This role is accountable for operational performance, labor and capacity planning, quality, safety, and leadership development across both value streams.
The Director serves as the operational integrator-ensuring inbound, outbound, and material-flow performance while managing high-volume, seasonal, and project-based build operations. This role supports the VP Operations in delivering strategic priorities, scaling capability, and improving cost, speed, and quality across the operation.
**Key Responsibilities**
**Distribution Operations (Inbound, Outbound, Material Flow)**
+ Lead daily operations for receiving, putaway, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, and returns.
+ Ensure accurate and compliant execution of all distribution SOPs.
+ Develop labor plans and staffing strategies to meet fluctuating demand.
+ Drive performance across accuracy, productivity, service-level targets, and throughput.
+ Partner with Transportation, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Control, and Customer Fulfillment teams to ensure on-time, in-full delivery.
**Light Manufacturing / Value-Added Operations**
+ Lead all light manufacturing and assembly activities, including:
+ Holiday display assembly
+ Heated gear kitting
+ Late-point/final kitting
+ Custom packaging and promotional builds
+ Retail-specific special project execution
+ Ensure accurate work instructions, quality inspections, BOM usage, and traceability.
+ Build scalable processes for seasonal and project-based volume changes.
+ Partner with Engineering and Product teams to execute pilot builds and launch new programs.
**Leadership & People Development**
+ Lead and develop a multi-layer team including Operations Managers, Supervisors, Team Leads, and hourly teams.
+ Build a culture of extreme ownership, high accountability, transparent communication, and continuous improvement.
+ Drive leadership bench strength, succession planning, and internal promotions.
+ Partner with Talent Management, ER, and L&D to build leadership capability across all levels.
**Strategic, Continuous Improvement & Operational Scaling**
+ Translate the VP's strategy into operational roadmaps, peak plans, capacity models, and staffing frameworks.
+ Use Lean, CI, and problem-solving tools to elevate performance across both distribution and value-add operations.
+ Identify and eliminate waste through standard work, 5S, process flow design, takt time planning, and line balancing.
+ Improve throughput, accuracy, cost-per-unit, and overall customer experience.
+ Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve speed, agility, and process stability.
**Financial & Performance Accountability**
+ Own operational budget for labor, materials, supplies, special projects, and light manufacturing activities.
+ Track and deliver on cost-per-unit, productivity goals, quality performance, labor efficiency, and build-throughput.
+ Support capital projects including equipment, layout changes, and facility upgrades.
+ Provide weekly and monthly operational reporting to the VP Operations with clear insights, trends, and recommendations.
**Key Competencies**
+ **Drive Execution:** Ensures consistent operational performance across multiple value streams.
+ **Drive Growth & Innovation:** Anticipates evolving business needs and creates scalable solutions.
+ **Build High Performing Teams:** Coaches leaders and builds effective succession pipelines.
+ **Collaborative Relationships:** Partners cross-functionally to deliver aligned results.
+ **Build Organizational Capacity:** Creates systems, processes, and structures that scale with business growth.
+ **Continuous Improvement Mindset:** Uses data and lean principles to drive improvement.
**Qualifications**
**Required**
+ Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
+ 10+ years of leadership experience in distribution, assembly, or mixed manufacturing environments.
+ Experience managing leaders (Managers, Supervisors) in high-volume operations.
+ Strong analytical skills with proficiency in operational metrics, labor models, and system-based planning.
+ Demonstrated experience scaling operations through peak season, promotional cycles, or project-driven work.
+ Strong communication, influencing, and change-management capability.
**Preferred**
+ Experience in retail promotional build, kitting, assembly, or customization environments.
+ Lean, Six Sigma, or CI certification.
+ Experience with WMS/LMS systems, ERP, and production workflow tools.
+ Background leading mixed-mode operations (distribution + assembly under one structure).
**Success Measures**
+ Throughput, accuracy, and service-level achievement in distribution.
+ Successful execution of seasonal builds and special projects.
+ Cost-per-unit and productivity improvements.
+ Leadership bench strength and retention.
+ Safety performance and quality outcomes.
+ Year-over-year improvement in operational capability and process stability.
_Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer._
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you need to contact us regarding technical accessibility of our website call 443-391-1542. This number is only for technical accessibility issues, not general employment or job posting inquiries.
**Job Description:**
The **Director, Operations** leads a hybrid operation that combines distribution execution with light manufacturing/value-add assembly, including activities such as holiday display builds, heated gear kitting, late-point kitting, and project-based production. This role is accountable for operational performance, labor and capacity planning, quality, safety, and leadership development across both value streams.
The Director serves as the operational integrator-ensuring inbound, outbound, and material-flow performance while managing high-volume, seasonal, and project-based build operations. This role supports the VP Operations in delivering strategic priorities, scaling capability, and improving cost, speed, and quality across the operation.
**Key Responsibilities**
**Distribution Operations (Inbound, Outbound, Material Flow)**
+ Lead daily operations for receiving, putaway, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, and returns.
+ Ensure accurate and compliant execution of all distribution SOPs.
+ Develop labor plans and staffing strategies to meet fluctuating demand.
+ Drive performance across accuracy, productivity, service-level targets, and throughput.
+ Partner with Transportation, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Control, and Customer Fulfillment teams to ensure on-time, in-full delivery.
**Light Manufacturing / Value-Added Operations**
+ Lead all light manufacturing and assembly activities, including:
+ Holiday display assembly
+ Heated gear kitting
+ Late-point/final kitting
+ Custom packaging and promotional builds
+ Retail-specific special project execution
+ Ensure accurate work instructions, quality inspections, BOM usage, and traceability.
+ Build scalable processes for seasonal and project-based volume changes.
+ Partner with Engineering and Product teams to execute pilot builds and launch new programs.
**Leadership & People Development**
+ Lead and develop a multi-layer team including Operations Managers, Supervisors, Team Leads, and hourly teams.
+ Build a culture of extreme ownership, high accountability, transparent communication, and continuous improvement.
+ Drive leadership bench strength, succession planning, and internal promotions.
+ Partner with Talent Management, ER, and L&D to build leadership capability across all levels.
**Strategic, Continuous Improvement & Operational Scaling**
+ Translate the VP's strategy into operational roadmaps, peak plans, capacity models, and staffing frameworks.
+ Use Lean, CI, and problem-solving tools to elevate performance across both distribution and value-add operations.
+ Identify and eliminate waste through standard work, 5S, process flow design, takt time planning, and line balancing.
+ Improve throughput, accuracy, cost-per-unit, and overall customer experience.
+ Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve speed, agility, and process stability.
**Financial & Performance Accountability**
+ Own operational budget for labor, materials, supplies, special projects, and light manufacturing activities.
+ Track and deliver on cost-per-unit, productivity goals, quality performance, labor efficiency, and build-throughput.
+ Support capital projects including equipment, layout changes, and facility upgrades.
+ Provide weekly and monthly operational reporting to the VP Operations with clear insights, trends, and recommendations.
**Key Competencies**
+ **Drive Execution:** Ensures consistent operational performance across multiple value streams.
+ **Drive Growth & Innovation:** Anticipates evolving business needs and creates scalable solutions.
+ **Build High Performing Teams:** Coaches leaders and builds effective succession pipelines.
+ **Collaborative Relationships:** Partners cross-functionally to deliver aligned results.
+ **Build Organizational Capacity:** Creates systems, processes, and structures that scale with business growth.
+ **Continuous Improvement Mindset:** Uses data and lean principles to drive improvement.
**Qualifications**
**Required**
+ Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
+ 10+ years of leadership experience in distribution, assembly, or mixed manufacturing environments.
+ Experience managing leaders (Managers, Supervisors) in high-volume operations.
+ Strong analytical skills with proficiency in operational metrics, labor models, and system-based planning.
+ Demonstrated experience scaling operations through peak season, promotional cycles, or project-driven work.
+ Strong communication, influencing, and change-management capability.
**Preferred**
+ Experience in retail promotional build, kitting, assembly, or customization environments.
+ Lean, Six Sigma, or CI certification.
+ Experience with WMS/LMS systems, ERP, and production workflow tools.
+ Background leading mixed-mode operations (distribution + assembly under one structure).
**Success Measures**
+ Throughput, accuracy, and service-level achievement in distribution.
+ Successful execution of seasonal builds and special projects.
+ Cost-per-unit and productivity improvements.
+ Leadership bench strength and retention.
+ Safety performance and quality outcomes.
+ Year-over-year improvement in operational capability and process stability.
_Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer._
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you need to contact us regarding technical accessibility of our website call 443-391-1542. This number is only for technical accessibility issues, not general employment or job posting inquiries.
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