Job Details

Description

NewView's Mission:We empower individuals who are blind or have low vision, maximizing their opportunities for independence through all stages of life.

NewView Values:

• Commitment to Empower
• Driven by Excellence
• Compassion is Key
• Leaders who Inspire

Position Summary:

The Director of Plant Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of NewView Oklahoma's manufacturing and operational functions, including production, quality, procurement, logistics, facility maintenance, and enterprise-wide ISO 9001 Quality Management. This leader ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing while aligning day-to-day plant operations with the organization's long-term strategic goals. Reporting directly to the President/CEO, the Director of Plant Operations serves as a key contributor to NewView's mission to empower individuals who are blind or have low vision.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Manufacturing Operations Leadership

• Direct overall manufacturing and plant operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and profitability.
• Lead cross-functional coordination between production, business development, and sales to ensure product realization and on-time delivery.
• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team contributing to organizational strategy, planning, and reporting.

ISO 9001 Quality Management and Compliance

• Oversees the implementation and maintenance of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System across all enterprise operations.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory audits.
• Maintain documentation, track quality metrics, and ensure corrective actions are executed effectively.

Facilities & Asset Management

• Lead the development and execution of preventative and corrective maintenance programs for all facilities.
• Ensure operational safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainability within physical plant operations.

Financial & Resource Management

• Develops and monitors budgets for the Enterprise Division, aligning resource allocation with strategic objectives.
• Collaborates with the Controller and senior leadership to ensure fiscal responsibility, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
• Oversee procurement, inventory, and warehouse functions to ensure cost-effective resource use and production flow.
• Participate in annual budgeting, monitor financial performance, and align plant operations with fiscal goals.

Organizational Leadership & Collaboration

• Serves as a core member of the senior leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and cross-functional integration.
• Collaborates with Human Resources, Business Development, and other leaders to support hiring, training, performance management, and compliance within operational teams.
• Represents the Enterprise Division in leadership forums, board presentations, and strategic initiatives.
• Manage and support production supervisors and team leads; ensure staffing, training, performance evaluations, and compliance align with HR best practices.
• Foster a high-performance work culture grounded in safety, collaboration, and empowerment of individuals with blindness or low vision.

Other

• Presents at the regular meetings of the Board of Directors
• Other duties as assigned by the President/CEO

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial Management, Business Administration, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of senior-level leadership in manufacturing or plant operations.
• Experience managing ISO 9001 or other quality systems.
• Demonstrated success in leading facility operations, budget planning, and cross-functional teams.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles and operational process improvement.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting and resource management experience.
• Effective leadership and team-building skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to represent the organization internally and externally.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professional presence.
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards (OSHA, environmental, labor laws).

Physical Requirements:

Overall physical requirements of the job are rated as Medium Work by definition below:

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force

frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical

Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Please note:Under the AbilityOne Program, NewView Oklahoma gives hiring preference to individuals who are legally blind. Any decision to disclose a disability by an applicant related to the hiring preference is completely voluntary. Requesting such information is also a part of our affirmative action efforts. The information that is disclosed will remain confidential. Also, your decision not to disclose disability statuswill nothave a negative impact in the hiring process. NewView Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.