Operations Director

Imagine yourself…

• Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you. 

• Owning your ambition and fueling your career growth. 

• Leading a team to best of the best operations performance and associate experience

We want to enable and see your best. We have important work to do.

At Hach (www.hach.com), a Veralto company, we ensure water quality for people around the world, and every team member plays a vital role in that mission. Our founding vision is to make water analysis better—faster, simpler, greener, and more informative. We accomplish this through teamwork, customer partnerships, passionate experts, and reliable, easy-to-use solutions.

As part of our team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll be part of a unique work environment where purpose meets possibility: where you’ll make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale by enabling the world’s everyday water needs, and where you’ll have opportunities to foster your professional development and fuel your career growth.

Motivated by the highest possible stakes in climate change and global health, we’re working together within a rapidly digitizing industry to find innovative technologies that guarantee the safety of our water and our environment.  More about us: https://www.hach.com/about-us

Position Summary:

Reporting to the VP of Global Operations, the Operations Director leads a multi-functional team in delivering world-class customer service, measured by Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity (SQDIP). This role has two key objectives: guiding the team through a complex operational environment using the core principles of lean manufacturing, and recognizing, developing, and empowering the associates they have the privilege to lead.

This leader will drive breakthrough initiatives by developing Level 4 Policy Deployment aligned with Group Operations goals, resourcing and executing key activities, and applying Kaizen methodologies to deliver impactful results. They will foster a strong Veralto Enterprise System (VES) culture, enabling sustainable business growth, continuous improvement, and robust organizational succession planning.

This position is part of the Global Operations team and is based on-site at Hach’s headquarters in Loveland, Colorado.

Essential Job Duties:

• Develop and drive a comprehensive lean conversion plan for the site using Veralto Enterprise System (VES) tools and resources, building a team committed to continuous improvement and strong organizational succession.
• Provide overall leadership and direction for a factory supervisory team overseeing diverse manufacturing processes, including printed circuit board production, machining, plastic injection molding, and instrument assembly.
• Partner with R&D and commercial leadership to successfully launch new products, resolve quality challenges, and fulfill customer needs.
• Collaborate with other L2 leaders and global stakeholders to design and implement strategic programs that align with business priorities and exceed customer expectations.
• Oversee tactical procurement and materials management in the plant, partnering with strategic sourcing teams on supply chain initiatives, supplier continuity, vendor rationalization, and insource/outsource decisions.
• Direct daily plant operations to achieve key SQDIP metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity).
• Develop and monitor monthly operating budgets and capital projects, ensuring alignment with site and enterprise goals.
• Partner with global cross-functional teams to anticipate and meet customer requirements.
• Lead the Materials team to enhance the effectiveness of Kanban systems and ensure supply chain optimization.
• Ensure supplier blanket management, part expediting, inventory accuracy, and transactional integrity across materials operations.
• Drive VES fundamentals by creating a Kaizen Funnel aligned to SQDIP goals and Core Value Drivers (CVDs).
• Lead Lean conversion initiatives on select production lines to deliver breakthrough results.
• Monitor Policy Deployment initiatives, identifying operational breakthroughs and ensuring action plans are properly resourced and achievable.
• Champion environmental, health, and safety (EHS) processes and embed a safety-first culture throughout the site.
• Enlist all associates in a shared commitment to excellence by communicating timely and relevant business information.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive workplace, collaborating with HR and direct reports to execute effective engagement and retention strategies.
• Develop talent across all levels to prepare associates for increasing responsibility, supporting succession planning, OTA (Organization Talent Assessment), and robust performance management practices.
• Foster associate engagement and alignment with company objectives, reinforcing operational discipline and a high-performance mindset.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Industrial or Engineering degree a plus).
• Masters/ MBA preferred.
• 10 years of leadership experience in an Operations / Manufacturing setting.
• Multifunction manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience in Chemistry, Medical Device or Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Demonstrated VES / Process Improvement mindset and experience.
• Excellent data analytical and modeling skills required while displaying financial and business acumen.
• Motivated, flexible, and creative leader; able to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast paced, demanding and changing environment.
• Strong executive presence, communication skills, emotional intelligence, collaboration and partnering skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• MS Office skills, Oracle, and Power BI.

We Offer:

• Paid time off
• Professional onboarding and training options
• Powerful team looking forward to working with you
• Career coaching and development opportunities
• Health benefits
• 401(k)

Hach is proud to part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Verlato's vibrant global network of 16,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™—and building rewarding careers along the way.

For Colorado roles only:  We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period of time. We encourage your prompt application.

US ONLY:

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $188800 - $221900 USD per year. 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.
 

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