[Hiring] Director of Operations @Westlake

Role Description

The Director – Operations is responsible for managing and overseeing the performance of multiple manufacturing facilities and distribution centers in North America, which includes:

• Safety, quality, environmental compliance, production, conversion costs, and adherence to divisional and corporate policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safety, Health, and Environmental Leadership
  • Champion a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and company HSE policies.
  • Promote proactive risk management and continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Manufacturing and Operational Excellence
  • Ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations across all production facilities.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence principles.
  • Optimize productivity, quality, inventory management, logistics, and supply chain performance.
• Financial Leadership
  • Maintain full P&L responsibility for the Building Products Business Unit.
  • Develop annual operating plans, forecasts, capital budgets, and strategic business plans.
  • Drive sustainable revenue growth, margin expansion, cash flow generation, and return on invested capital.
  • Monitor business performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators to achieve operational objectives.
• Product Development and Innovation
  • Lead innovation initiatives that strengthen competitive positioning and profitability.
  • Collaborate with technical, engineering, and commercial teams to develop new products and market solutions.
  • Evaluate market opportunities and prioritize investments that support strategic growth objectives.
• Human Capital Leadership
  • Build, develop, and retain a high-performing leadership team.
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, and succession planning for key positions.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Finance, or a related discipline. MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience within manufacturing, building products, industrial, or related industries.
• Knowledge of building materials, construction products, distribution channels, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale, multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing full P&L responsibility.
• Proven track record of delivering growth, operational improvements, and financial results.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Agility - Anticipates future market trends, evaluates risks and opportunities, and develops plans that position the business for sustainable growth.
• Business Acumen - Demonstrates strong understanding of financial management, commercial strategy, operational drivers, and value creation.
• Customer Focus - Builds strong customer relationships and ensures decisions are aligned with customer needs and market demands.
• Decision Quality - Makes timely, data-driven decisions in complex and ambiguous situations while balancing risk and opportunity.
• Results Orientation - Establishes high standards of performance and consistently delivers measurable outcomes.
• Talent Development - Builds organizational capability through coaching, succession planning, and development of future leaders.
• Change Leadership - Successfully leads organizational transformation, business integration, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaboration and Influence - Works effectively across functions and organizational levels to drive alignment and achieve business objectives.
• Operational Excellence - Promotes continuous improvement, productivity enhancement, quality performance, and disciplined execution.
• Safety Leadership - Demonstrates visible commitment to employee safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance.
• Integrity and Accountability - Maintains the highest ethical standards and fosters a culture of trust, transparency, and accountability.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk; use hands to touch, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and crouch.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel up to 50% including air travel or auto travel.