Director of Operations
About 5K Power 5K Power is a multi-disciplinary electrical solutions company operating across four business units: Electrical Prefab, Skidding, Temp Power Solutions, and UL Manufacturing. The company designs, builds, and delivers prefabricated electrical assemblies, skid-mounted equipment, temporary power solutions, and UL-certified panels to keep construction and industrial projects safe, efficient, and on schedule.
Position Summary The Director of Operations provides strategic and day-to-day leadership across all four 5K Power business units. This role ensures safe, high-quality, and on-schedule production and service delivery company-wide. Overseeing unit managers and leads, the Director drives budgeting, staffing, continuous improvement, and cross-functional alignment to support company growth and customer commitments.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Multi-Unit Strategy
Provide strategic direction and cross-functional leadership across Electrical Prefab, Skidding, Temp Power Solutions, and UL Manufacturing.
Oversee and empower unit managers, leads, estimators, and QA/QC teams to meet production schedules, quality standards, and safety goals.
Maintain consistent operational standards, processes, and communication across all business units and facilities.
Represent operations in executive leadership meetings, strategic planning sessions, and key customer/vendor relationships.
Budgeting, Supply Chain & Resource Management
Develop and manage annual operating budgets, capital expenditures, P&L, and cost-control initiatives.
Partner with sales, estimating, and project management to align production capacity and staffing with the sales pipeline.
Oversee procurement and supply chain strategies to optimize material availability, vendor performance, and costs.
Lead workforce planning, hiring, training, and development across operational teams.
Process Improvement, Compliance & Safety
Establish and track operational KPIs, including throughput, on-time delivery, quality, safety incident rates, and labor efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives to optimize shop capacity and efficiency.
Implement equipment, process, and facility upgrades to scale capabilities.
Ensure company-wide compliance with NEC, UL 508A, OSHA, and applicable industry codes while building a strong safety culture.
Qualifications
Required:
Experience: 8+ years of progressive operations or manufacturing leadership, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role (Director, VP, or General Manager).
Multi-Unit Leadership: Proven track record managing multiple business units, production lines, or facilities with measurable performance improvements.
- Financial & Industry Knowledge: Demonstrated experience with P&L management, budgeting, cost control, and applicable codes (NEC, UL 508A, OSHA).
- Industry Background: Direct experience in electrical prefabrication, industrial manufacturing, or construction services.
Skills: Strong team-building skills, strategic planning, problem-solving, and proficiency with ERP/production tracking software and MS Office.
Preferred:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations management, or equivalent practical experience.
Methodologies: Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement frameworks.
Physical Requirements
Split between an office setting and regular time on industrial shop floors across facilities.
Ability to stand/sit for extended periods, navigate manufacturing environments, and travel between sites as needed.
WHY 5K POWER
5K Power is building a different type of electrical manufacturing company - one focused on speed, flexibility, practical engineering, and solving customer problems.
UL electrical manufacturing
Custom control and distribution equipment
Temporary Power Solutions
TPS temporary power skids
SBX distribution equipment
Mobile power and charging equipment
Skid-mounted electrical systems
Custom power distribution assemblies
Design-build electrical equipment
5K Power is a Veteran Operated company.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of progressive operations or manufacturing leadership experience
- 3+ years in a senior leadership role such as Director, VP, or General Manager
- Proven experience managing multiple business units, production lines, or facilities with measurable performance improvements
- Experience with P&L management, budgeting, and cost control
- Knowledge of NEC, UL 508A, OSHA, and applicable industry codes
- Direct experience in electrical prefabrication, industrial manufacturing, or construction services
- Strong team-building, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with ERP or production tracking software and Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations management, or equivalent practical experience
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement frameworks
What We Do
Founded in 2007, Hays Electrical Services, Inc. is a leading national electrical contractor specializing in large-scale construction across commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and mission-critical infrastructure markets. Licensed in 38 states with over 1,500 employees, the company delivers sophisticated electrical solutions for high-rise and complex projects. Their mission is to be indispensable to customers through reliability, quality execution, and long-term partnerships.
