Director, Commercial & Operations (Manufacturing)

MissionHires is hiring a Director, Commercial & Operations (Manufacturing) to lead cross-functional, enterprise-critical initiatives spanning plant operations, engineering, product development/NPI, and commercial performance. This high-visibility builder/operator role reports to executive leadership and is accountable for revenue growth, margin improvement, on-time execution, and scalable systems—blending manufacturing rigor with go-to-market impact.

• Own and execute enterprise-level initiatives across operations, engineering, and commercial teams
• Drive revenue growth, margin expansion, and execution discipline across the business
• Lead product development and commercialization (NPI) in a manufacturing environment
• Improve Salesforce effectiveness, channel performance, and customer engagement
• Implement tools and systems—including AI-enabled capabilities—for better execution and visibility
• Align cross-functional teams to deliver initiatives on time and on budget
• Provide clear, data-driven updates to executive leadership with ROI focus

• Proven success leading high-impact initiatives in manufacturing or industrial companies
• Deep understanding of plant operations, supply chain, and product commercialization
• Hands-on experience with NPI, product launches, or engineering-driven programs
• Exposure to commercial/go-to-market initiatives (sales, channels, pricing, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to align and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Track record of delivering measurable results beyond strategy creation
• Comfort operating in a builder/operator capacity with executive visibility

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