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Watlow

Director, Operations

Columbia, MO · On-site

Director, Operations Columbia, Missouri (On-Site) Watlow is seeking a Director of Operations to lead our Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Columbia, Missouri. Reporting to the Senior Director of ...

watlow

Director, Operations

Columbia, MO

Director, Operations Columbia, Missouri (On-Site) Watlow is seeking a Director of Operations to lead our Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Columbia, Missouri. Reporting to the Senior Director of ...

unigroup

Director, Operations

Des Peres, MO · On-site

About the Role The Director, Operations provides strategic leadership for UniGroup's transportation and logistics network, helping ensure efficient capacity planning, resource utilization, and ...

UniGroup, C.A.

Director, Operations

Des Peres, MO · On-site

About the Role The Director, Operations provides strategic leadership for UniGroup's transportation and logistics network, helping ensure efficient capacity planning, resource utilization, and ...

CHADWICK SCHOOL

Director of Operations

California, MO · On-site

$215 - $265/hr

Director of Operations Division/Department: Administration Reports to: CFO/COO Direct Reports: 3-4 Location: Palos Verdes, CA Type of position/FLSA: Exempt/Salaried Salary Band: 12 Month position ...

ACCESS

Director of Operations

California, MO · On-site

$89 - $121/hr

The Director of Operations is joining a team that has grown from a staff of 2 to 15 since January 2021. The role is expected to provide direction, strategy and oversight of ACCESS' infrastructure ...

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Balfour Beatty, Inc.

Operations Director

California, MO · On-site

$225 - $245/hr

The base compensation range for the role of Operations Director in LA/Ventura,CA posted above is $225,000 to $245,000 annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for dir operations in Missouri is $94,443.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,703.00 and $121,487.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Dir Operations vs Operations Manager?

AspectDir OperationsOperations Manager
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, often advanced degrees in business or managementBachelor's degree, relevant certifications may be preferred
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, cross-departmental oversight, executive meetingsDay-to-day operations, team management, process optimization
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large corporations, multi-site organizationsCommon across various industries, including manufacturing, retail, and services

While both roles focus on operational efficiency, Dir Operations typically involves strategic leadership and long-term planning, whereas Operations Managers handle daily management and process execution. The Director role is more senior and often oversees multiple managers, making it suitable for those with extensive experience in operations management.

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Infographic showing various Dir Operations job openings in Missouri as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,443 per year, or $45.4 per hour.

Director, Operations

Watlow

Columbia, MO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Key responsibilities

  • Lead all manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

  • Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

  • Drive Lean transformation by applying Lean principles to streamline processes, improve throughput, and enhance equipment effectiveness.

Watlow rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

62nd of 161 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Working at Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.
At Watlow's Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Columbia, Missouri, we combine precision manufacturing with forward-thinking innovation. Part of a global thermal solutions leader founded in 1922, our Columbia facility is a critical hub for high-performance manufacturing, engineering, and operational excellence.
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We are hiring a: Director, Operations
Columbia, Missouri (On-Site)
Watlow is seeking a Director of Operations to lead our Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Columbia, Missouri. Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, you will provide both strategic direction and hands-on leadership across production, quality, safety, supply chain, and engineering to deliver world-class products and drive operational excellence. As a key member of the Operations Leadership Team, you will partner closely with Business Units, New Product Development, and executive leadership to align operational capabilities with business objectives.
This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced operations leader who thrives in complex, high-tech manufacturing environments, is passionate about Lean transformation, and has the vision to build and develop high-performing teams. If you are a hands-on leader who drives accountability and continuous improvement from the shop floor to the executive table, we would love to connect with you.
What You'll Do:
  • Manufacturing Leadership: Lead all manufacturing operations to consistently achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives across the Columbia facility.
  • Team Development: Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement at every level of the organization.
  • Lean Transformation: Drive the application of Lean principles to streamline processes, improve throughput, and enhance overall equipment effectiveness - embedding behaviors, not just tools.
  • Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Business Units and New Product Development to ensure seamless integration of new products into production, aligning operational capabilities with innovation priorities.
  • Performance Management: Establish and monitor KPIs to track performance, productivity, and Lean progress, using data to drive informed decisions and continuous improvement.
  • Compliance & Quality: Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and industry standards, and champion quality through robust control measures and a culture of excellence.
  • Financial Stewardship: Manage budgets, resources, and capital investments with a focus on efficiency and return, identifying and pursuing cost-reduction opportunities across products, processes, and projects.
  • Technology & Innovation: Evaluate and introduce new technologies, systems, and methods to strengthen production capabilities and competitive positioning.
  • Engagement & Culture: Lead site-level engagement initiatives that align with Watlow's purpose, vision, and strategy, promoting collaboration, trust, and open communication across leadership, teams, and stakeholders.
  • Watlow Business System: Represent the site within the Watlow Business System (WBS) framework, ensuring consistent adoption of best practices across the organization.

What you'll need to succeed?
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business
  • 10+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing operations, with direct oversight of production, supply chain, engineering, and quality
  • Demonstrated success implementing Lean principles at scale with hands-on transformation experience, not just knowledge
  • Semiconductor industry or similarly complex, high-precision manufacturing environment experience
  • Proven project management track record delivering on-time, on-budget initiatives
  • Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI/NPD) in a manufacturing setting
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, with a data-driven approach to performance management and decision-making
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (<10%)

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree (MS or MBA) in Business, Engineering, or Operations Management
  • Lean Six Sigma certification (Black Belt or Master Black Belt)
  • Change management experience leading cultural transformations in complex organizations
  • Background aligning and collaborating with front-end design and development functions (BU, Sales, Engineering) to ensure linkage to the manufacturing setting
  • Experience scaling operations in high-growth or innovation-driven industries

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:
  • Annual Incentive Program
  • 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
  • Wellness incentives
  • Employee Personal Assistance Program
  • Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.

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Industry

Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1922

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