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Operational Director Jobs in Maple Grove, MN (NOW HIRING)

Medivators Inc.

Director, Operations

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

The effective execution of operational activities is to be conducted while establishing ... Direct and lead overall plant operations: production, engineering, quality control, supply chain ...

CRISP & GREEN

Director of Operations

Maple Grove, MN · On-site

Franchise Operations Director Lead the Business. Develop the People. Protect the Brand. At CRISP ... Operational Leadership * Lead the overall operation of multiple CRISP & GREEN restaurants.

Xcel Energy

Director, Billing Operations

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$129K - $160K/yr

Direct Billing Operations team ensuring timely and accurate bill processing meets service levels, and customer and quality assurance expectations. Lead efforts to ensure key performance metrics are ...

Xcel Energy

Director, Billing Operations

Roseville, MN · On-site

$129K - $160K/yr

Direct Billing Operations team ensuring timely and accurate bill processing meets service levels, and customer and quality assurance expectations. Lead efforts to ensure key performance metrics are ...

Xcel Energy Inc

Director, Billing Operations

Roseville, MN · On-site

$129K - $160K/yr

Direct Billing Operations team ensuring timely and accurate bill processing meets service levels, and customer and quality assurance expectations. Lead efforts to ensure key performance metrics are ...

Refinitiv

Director, Revenue Operations

Eagan, MN · On-site

... and operational excellence Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance ... Direct, hands‑on experience across all four pillars: systems, sales operations, sales enablement ...

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Crisp & Green

Director of Operations

Maple Grove, MN · On-site

$100K/yr

Operational Leadership ● Lead the overall operation of multiple CRISP & GREEN restaurants. ● Establish a culture of accountability, hospitality, and operational excellence. ● Ensure every ...

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How much do operational director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for operational director in Maple Grove, MN is $110,259.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,300.00 and $138,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an operational director?

Operational Directors are senior executives responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of an organization or a specific division. They develop and implement policies, manage budgets, streamline processes, and ensure that operational goals align with the company’s strategic objectives. Operational Directors often supervise department heads, monitor performance metrics, and drive efficiency improvements across the business. Their role is crucial in maintaining high productivity and supporting overall business growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operational director, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Operational Director, you need strong leadership, strategic planning, and business management skills, typically supported by a relevant degree and extensive managerial experience. Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, process optimization tools, and industry-specific certifications such as Six Sigma or PMP is often required. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities help drive organizational efficiency and motivate teams. These skills and qualifications are crucial for aligning operations with business objectives, ensuring smooth workflows, and achieving sustainable growth.

What are some common challenges faced by operational directors when aligning cross-departmental teams?

Operational Directors frequently encounter challenges in ensuring that different departments, such as finance, HR, and production, work toward unified goals. Miscommunication, varying priorities, and siloed workflows can create obstacles. Successful Operational Directors address these issues by fostering open communication channels, implementing regular cross-functional meetings, and utilizing data-driven performance metrics to align teams. Building strong relationships and a culture of collaboration are also key to overcoming these challenges.

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Director, Operations

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

Steris Corporation
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

STERIS rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 132 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Position Summary
The Director, Operations will lead and oversee a manufacturing facility to deliver high quality products to our Customers, on time, while maintaining a safe and engaged workplace. This individual is responsible for establishing direction, collaborating with cross functional support partners, and ensuring effective execution of operational activities to meet our business objectives. The effective execution of operational activities is to be conducted while establishing, reinforcing, and supporting an environment of continuous improvement, safety, quality, learning, people development, and upholding a values-based culture. The ideal candidate has the ability and desire to lead both tactically and strategically, leaning in where needed to support the teams, and motivating every level of the organization to drive business results.
This role will have the opportunity to level up the capability and capacity of the site along with helping shape our path toward being the global leader in Operational Excellence by delivering unmatched quality and world class value to our Customers through a safe, high performance, and growth driven workplace.
What You'll do as a Director Operations
  • Direct and lead overall plant operations: production, engineering, quality control, supply chain, and shipping, along with supporting staff functions.
  • Determine and manage plant procedures and policy consistent with company, quality, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Foster and promote a healthy and safe work environment consistent with OSHA, EPA, or other applicable country, regional, and/or municipal standards. Enforce that all potential or real hazards and injuries are reported, work practices are properly followed, all appropriate PPE is used, and all applicable safety training is delivered.
  • Develop short and long-term strategies and objectives including capital and workforce planning and administer operating functions, approvals, reports, and metrics.
  • Develop, lead, and sponsor Lean Manufacturing strategies. Oversee continuous improvement activities and ensure principles of operational excellence are driven deeply into the culture and regularly assessed for improvement; strategically deploy lean tools to drive step-change improvements; and produce and deliver results to meet business objectives.
  • Manage delivery of all products within established cost and Quality standards in accordance with Customer requirements, Quality Systems, design specifications, production schedules, and cost work standards.
    Develop, promote, and maintain an engaged workforce that includes individual development opportunities for employees, training and education, coaching, leadership development, standard daily management, idea sharing, reward and recognition, effective communication, employee involvement, effective recruitment and succession planning, and accountability.
  • Develop, supervise, evaluate, and coach direct reports and the facility's leadership team. Provide the necessary coaching and mentoring to develop both technical and managerial skills.
  • Ensure and promote positive employee and union relations (where applicable) to ensure a highly motivated workforce that is dedicated to, and supportive of meeting Customer requirements and company objectives.
  • Develop annual business plans in support of corporate objectives and monitor performance against plan, taking corrective actions to ensure all objectives are met. Control activities and expenditures to ensure operating within established budgets and achieve agreed-upon business objectives.
  • Communicate the progress and status of the operations at the facility to corporate management. Serve as liaison between the facility and the other STERIS facilities and business groups.
  • Promote and represent STERIS in the local civic and medical communities. Host Customers and other visitors. Instill a Customer-centered culture across the organization.
  • Other operations-related responsibilities which may be assigned.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed
Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field required.
  • Minimum 10 years' experience leading manufacturing operations at various levels in a similar manufacturing environment.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience leading or supporting continuous improvement implementations and/or working in a high performing lean organization.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience managing a Manufacturing Plant in delivering favorable results.
  • Must have excellent leadership, business acumen, analytical, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively manage, lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong background in goal deployment, strategic site planning and building organizational capability.
  • Thorough understanding of general practices and operational requirements in Safety, Human Resources, Quality Systems, Engineering, Materials Management, and Finance.

Preferred:
  • Regulatory/FDA, medical device operations experience
  • Experience with MRP/Kanban, Regulatory/FDA, medical device operations

What STERIS Offers
We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.
Here is a brief overview of what we offer:
  • Market competitive pay
  • Extensive paid time off and (9) added holidays
  • Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
  • Long/short term disability coverage
  • 401(K) with company match
  • Maternity and parental leave
  • Additional add on benefits/discounts for programs such as pet insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement and continued educational programs
  • Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

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Pay range for this opportunity is $144,500.00 - $187,000.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
Open until position is filled.
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.
If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.
STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.
The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location's HR Office during normal business hours.

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