Job Details

OVERVIEW

Our client, a forward-thinking portfolio of companies operating in the sustainability and environmental services space, seeks an outstanding Director of Operations for this newly established position. This strategic role connects senior leadership with operational teams across multiple business entities within a rapidly expanding enterprise.

The successful candidate will be a demonstrated leader in execution who excels in fast-paced, multi-faceted environments and possesses the ability to convert strategic objectives into measurable outcomes. This opportunity provides the chance to develop scalable infrastructure and champion operational excellence in an enterprise dedicated to creating tangible positive change for communities and the planet.

This position suits a mid-to-senior operations professional prepared to assume a high-impact, interdepartmental leadership role offering substantial advancement opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Strategic Execution

• Drive tangible operational projects from initial planning through final delivery without needing detailed direction at each step
• Function as the central connection point between senior leadership and operational departments, converting strategic choices into specific action items with clear timelines
• Manage and synchronize multiple simultaneous projects spanning two core companies, encompassing facility construction, equipment transfers, production shifts, and supply chain operations
• Create and sustain project monitoring systems, timeline benchmarks, and success indicators to provide clarity and responsibility throughout all initiatives

Communication & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Facilitate transparent information exchange between executive leadership and frontline teams, keeping all parties updated and coordinated
• Synchronize work across various departments such as operations, finance, marketing, engineering, and field personnel to guarantee alignment and streamlined execution
• Develop and uphold communication structures that bridge leadership strategy with daily operational functions
• Partner with department heads and project coordinators to pinpoint obstacles, address disagreements, and sustain project progress

Process Improvement & Operational System Building

• Build accountability frameworks that guarantee reliable completion and quantifiable outcomes across all departments
• Develop and deploy scalable systems, procedures, and reporting structures that enhance organizational productivity and openness
• Define documentation protocols for project roadmaps, material specifications, modification tracking, and advancement reporting
• Recognize prospects for workflow enhancement and operational upgrades throughout the enterprise

Initiative & Problem-Solving

• Display robust commitment and careful attention to specifics in every work dimension
• Apply wise judgment when ranking conflicting priorities and distributing resources efficiently across various projects
• Present suggestions and observations drawn from operational findings and data evaluation
• Actively spot operational obstacles and craft workable resolutions before situations intensify

Stakeholder Management & Reporting

• Deliver consistent, clear status reports to senior leadership regarding all ongoing projects
• Uphold openness in all correspondence, guaranteeing leadership maintains current awareness of operational advancement
• Develop reports and presentations that effectively convey project standing, challenges, and results
• Collaborate with third-party vendors, contractors, and partners when necessary to facilitate project completion

Qualifications

• Verified history overseeing intricate, multi-departmental operations or interdepartmental projects encompassing technical, financial, and supply chain elements
• Confirmed capacity to establish organization and precision within expanding companies by deploying effective systems, workflows, and reporting structures
• Robust project management and delivery capabilities, including timeline development, benchmark monitoring, challenge mitigation, and orchestration of numerous parallel initiatives
• Background synchronizing and unifying cross-functional groups to maintain engineering, operations, finance, and leadership alignment
• Capacity to function independently with limited supervision while preserving alignment with enterprise objectives and strategic direction

Preferred Attributes

• Cooperative team member capable of functioning successfully with varied personalities and organizational levels
• Assertive, outcome-focused work approach with authentic enthusiasm for developing scalable systems and enhancing organizational workflows
• Elevated degree of personal ethics, dependability, and commitment fulfillment
• Forward-thinking and self-motivated work style with capacity to foresee requirements and demonstrate initiative
• Authentic passion for purpose-driven work centered on environmental stewardship and community benefit
• Confident, stable leadership demeanor with assurance to facilitate conversations and enforce accountability across teams

• Salary Range: $100K - 120K annually
• Health insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (vacation days, holidays, and sick leave)
• First-month temporary housing assistance available for candidates relocating to California
• Support with relocation logistics for the right candidate

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