Senior Director, Operations Management - EV Battery

The Sr. Director, Operations Management leads the Operations and Production organization for EV Battery Solutions, a Cox Automotive Company. Responsible for setting strategic direction and ensuring safe, high-quality delivery of EV battery services across multiple centers. Oversees regional teams focused on safety, production, quality, and operational goals. Core responsibilities include inventory, warehouse, logistics, labor planning, and footprint management, while driving continuous improvement and efficiency. Accountable for revenue growth, margin management, budgeting, and forecasting aligned with company objectives.
Responsibilities:
The Individual will Develop and Execute the Operations and Production Strategy for the EV Battery Solutions organization by:
Operational Planning and Delivery

• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with organizational goals; lead the creation and delivery of the company's operational vision and roadmap across all locations.
• Lead, mentor, and manage teams of site managers and operational staff to drive performance and engagement.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends and make data-driven decisions; oversee staffing and facility footprint optimization.
• Ensure compliance with quality certifications and partner with quality teams to uphold standards.
• Champion a safety-first culture by implementing and maintaining processes that meet or exceed environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean Daily Management practices and performance dashboards.
• Monitor financial performance, manage cost center budgets, and identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as central support, sales, and supply chain to achieve site objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by establishing and refining operational processes in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Ensure facility security and safety across all locations.

Shipping & Receiving, Warehouse, Parts & Inventory

• Partner with site leaders to implement process and workforce plans supporting shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, and inventory management.
• Oversee the development and execution of physical and digital inventory management strategies.
• Create and maintain detailed production schedules to guide sourcing, entory, and procurement activities.
• Ensure accurate forecasting and ongoing monitoring to support operational planning.
• Align procurement schedules with production plans to maintain optimal parts inventory levels.
• Proactively resolve part shortages and collaborate with suppliers to mitigate supply chain risks.

Production & Production Engineering

• Enable site teams to scale production lines in alignment with client expectations, adjusting footprint, labor, and parts planning as needed.
• Lead hiring, training, and retention strategies for a high-performing production workforce.
• Manage operations across multiple shifts, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
• Optimize labor, tooling, equipment, process flow, and facility footprint to support production goals.
• Oversee and coordinate site-level engineering deliverables, including process improvement, root cause analysis, and quality initiatives.
• Drive process-based innovation and maintain quality standards, including compliance with relevant certifications.

Lead the Team - Create a culture of excellence that demonstrates Cox values and mirrors the community

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, providing clear direction and coaching to cultivate leaders and business professionals.
• Leverages data analytics to generate actionable insights and drive strategic decision-making.
• Applies critical and strategic thinking to solve complex problems with innovative solutions.
• Demonstrates executive presence with strong presentation skills; translates analysis and business strategies into persuasive, high-impact communications.
• Adapts quickly to evolving program needs, effectively planning for space and labor in dynamic environments.

Qualifications:
Required

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 12 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 10 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 7 years' experience in a related field; or 16 years' experience in a related field
• 7+ years' experience in management or leadership role.
• Proven experience leading operations and production across multiple facilities, with full P&L responsibility.
• Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent skills in client relationship management
• Must be highly adaptable, proactive and curious
• Experience working in a matrixed environment with strong communication skills to collaborate and work effectively with teams throughout organization
• Effective communicator with executive-level presentation and influence skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop, communicate, and execute plans in evolving
• Comfortable leading through ambiguity and driving organizational change.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Preferred

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the automotive industry in automotive services, and vehicle support operations, preferably with experience in electric vehicles.

USD 159,400.00 - 265,600.00
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $159,400.00 - $265,600.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.