CORPORATE OPERATIONS MANAGER – PVC Pipe Fittings
Our client is adding an Operations leader to own day-to-day performance for injection-molded PVC fittings across multiple plants. This role builds the playbook, standardizes processes, and drives results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You'll sit on-site at corporate, report to the VP of Operations, and provide dotted-line leadership to fittings teams at current sites, with more locations coming online. Travel is approximately 20–25%.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Lead operations for PVC fittings across multiple plants with dotted-line oversight of local fittings teams
- Stand up, standardize, and scale fittings departments at new locations
- Own KPI performance and tiered daily management for safety, scrap, OEE, and schedule adherence
- Implement standard work, changeover methods, and run-condition controls for repeatable quality
- Coordinate production planning, materials, tooling readiness, and maintenance support
- Drive problem solving on the floor using data, root-cause, and corrective actions
- Train and coach supervisors and technicians to elevate capability and bench strength
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain on launches and continuous improvement
REQUIREMENTS :
Must have hands-on experience in injection-molded PVC fittings operationsProven track record driving KPIs, standardizing processes, and scaling new operationsPractical knowledge of molds, presses, tooling changeovers, and processing for Injection MoldingStrong people leadership and cross-functional communication skillsWilling to travel 20–25% to plant locationsBachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience consideredThis role is being advertised in larger cities for confidentiality purposes, however, it may not be the exact location of the actual facility.
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