DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS - Claremore

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven operations executive with extensive experience leading large-scale manufacturing, supply chain, warehousing, quality, and continuous improvement functions within complex industrial environments. Proven track record of scaling operations, improving productivity, increasing throughput, optimizing inventory performance, and driving sustainable growth. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, implementing operational excellence initiatives, and building high-performing organizations capable of supporting significant business expansion. Recognized for delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost performance, and operational efficiency.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Operational Leadership • Manufacturing Operations • Supply Chain Management • Warehouse & Distribution Operations • P&L Management • Lean Manufacturing • Continuous Improvement • Industrial Engineering • Capacity Planning • Inventory Optimization • Production Planning • Operational Excellence • Cost Reduction • Throughput Improvement • Labor Productivity • Quality Systems • Root Cause Analysis • Capital Projects • Change Management • Leadership Development • Talent Management • KPI Development • Safety Management • Cross-Functional Leadership • Strategic Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Operations | Claremore, Oklahoma

• Led full operational responsibility for a large-scale manufacturing facility, overseeing production, supply chain, warehousing, safety, quality, and continuous improvement functions.

• Directed end-to-end operational performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, inventory management, and customer service metrics.

• Implemented scalable operating systems, management routines, and performance accountability structures to support rapid business growth and operational expansion.

• Developed and executed capacity planning strategies aligned with aggressive revenue growth objectives while maintaining operational efficiency and service levels.

• Led capital investment initiatives focused on increasing throughput, improving productivity, and maximizing return on investment.

• Improved on-time delivery performance, schedule attainment, and production reliability through enhanced planning, execution, and operational discipline.

• Increased manufacturing throughput and capacity utilization while controlling labor costs and improving operational efficiency.

• Identified and eliminated operational bottlenecks, constraints, and inefficiencies through process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Directed plant-level supply chain operations, improving material availability, supplier performance, production planning accuracy, and inventory management.

• Optimized inventory turns, inventory accuracy, and working capital performance through enhanced materials management and demand planning processes.

• Led warehouse and logistics operations to ensure efficient material flow from receiving through shipment while supporting production and customer delivery requirements.

• Established Lean Manufacturing principles and structured continuous improvement programs focused on measurable business results and operational excellence.

• Implemented root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies that reduced scrap, rework, process variation, and overall cost of poor quality.

• Partnered with engineering, commercial, and supply chain leadership to support new product introductions, production readiness, and long-term operational strategy.

• Built, developed, and coached high-performing leadership teams while strengthening succession planning, employee engagement, and organizational capability.

• Created a culture of accountability, urgency, safety, and execution throughout the operation.

• Championed safety initiatives that strengthened compliance, reduced risk, and reinforced operational discipline across all functional areas.

• Drove measurable improvements in productivity, cost performance, quality, throughput, inventory management, and overall operational effectiveness.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.