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Weekend Performance Optimization Jobs in Osage, IA

Director of Operations

Mason City, IA · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

... process optimization, standardization, automation, and year-over-year performance improvement ... including weekends and off-hours as needed. * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word ...

Director of Operations

Mason City, IA · On-site

$140 - $200/hr

... process optimization, standardization, automation, and year-over-year performance improvement ... including weekends and off-hours as needed.* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word ...

... process optimization, standardization, automation, and year-over-year performance improvement ... including weekends and off-hours as needed. * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word ...

... process optimization, standardization, automation, and year-over-year performance improvement ... including weekends and off-hours as needed. * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word ...

Clean, lubricate and maintain machine to ensure its optimum operation. May troubleshoot issues and ... performance, shift, and location. In addition to the base salary, depending on the role, the total ...

Clean, lubricate and maintain machine to ensure its optimum operation. May troubleshoot issues and ... performance, shift, and location. In addition to the base salary, depending on the role, the total ...

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How much do weekend performance optimization jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend performance optimization in Osage, IA is $48.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.05 and $55.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Director of Operations

Jobtailor

Mason City, IA • On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Other

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

Job Overview
  • Lead and execute a comprehensive, KPI-driven operations strategy for one of the largest hollow metal door and frame manufacturing operations in the country.
  • Lead functional managers and supervisors, align operations with business and financial objectives, drive operational excellence and continuous improvement, and build a high-performance culture rooted in safety, accountability, employee engagement, and customer alignment.
  • Promote a strong safety-first culture while ensuring compliance with OSHA, company standards, regulatory requirements, company policies, and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct.
  • Own operational financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, capital planning, labor, materials, inventory, and operating expenses.
  • Champion Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, root cause analysis, process optimization, standardization, automation, and year-over-year performance improvement.
  • Maintain a visible presence on the production floor, engaging with teams across shifts to remove barriers, solve problems in real time, and reinforce accountability.
  • Lead daily operational management systems, including Gemba walks, KPI reviews, 5S, safety engagement activities, audits, corrective actions, and performance metrics.
  • Oversee end-to-end production and logistics flow, including capacity planning, production scheduling, inventory management, distribution, warehouse operations, freight strategies, and service-level performance.
  • Build, develop, and lead a high-performing operations leadership team while partnering with HR on workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, organizational design, employee relations, and performance management.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with customer service, order management, engineering, quality, supply chain, commercial teams, and other Door Group locations to support customer expectations, sales objectives, and network-wide best practices.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive operational leadership experience with proven results delivered through teams.
  • Manufacturing leadership experience with strong business and financial acumen, including P&L, cost control, productivity, budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning.
  • Proven ability to drive KPI performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
  • Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, process optimization, and advancing manufacturing technologies.
  • Strong understanding of OSHA, state/federal regulations, company standards, and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience with capacity planning, production scheduling, workforce planning, logistics, inventory management, and operations systems.
  • Leadership presence with the ability to coach, develop, influence, and build accountable, high-performing teams.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, presentation, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
  • High level of comfort and passion for being present on the production floor across all shifts, including weekends and off-hours as needed.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), AI, Business Objects, and other business systems.
  • Must live in or relocate within three months to the Mason City, IA area.
  • Willingness to travel up to 30%.
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading operational strategies, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Proven ability to manage financial performance, optimize production processes, and develop high-performing teams in a manufacturing environment.

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