Director of Operations (all genders)

Location: Long Beach, California, US. U.S. citizenship or Green Card is required.

Annual salary: USD 170,000–200,000

Company

hirify.global develops metal additive manufacturing systems using Selective Laser Melting and Laser Powder Bed Fusion technologies for aerospace, energy, healthcare, automotive, and industrial customers. The company is headquartered in Lübeck, Germany, has approximately 600 employees worldwide, and maintains its U.S. headquarters in Long Beach, California.

What you will do

• Lead U.S. manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, logistics, commercial operations, warehouse operations, and third-party manufacturing.
• Develop operational strategies supporting growth, scalability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
• Oversee production planning, inventory, supplier performance, quality, capacity, delivery, and cost optimization.
• Lead organizational planning, workforce development, Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process standardization.
• Own the Operations budget and operational P&L; establish KPIs, reporting, forecasting, and data-based performance management.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Service, Commercial, Finance, Product Management, and global teams on new products, S&OP, ERP optimization, and operational execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline; a master’s degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, or advanced technology environments.
• Experience leading manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, procurement, and commercial operations.
• Experience managing operational P&L, cost optimization, Lean Manufacturing, operational excellence, KPIs, and data-driven performance improvement.
• Experience leading organizational transformation, process improvement, operational scaling, project management, and change management.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4HANA.
• Excellent leadership, communication, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder influence, and change leadership skills.
• U.S. citizenship or Green Card is required.

Nice to have

• Six Sigma methodologies or certification.
• Third-party manufacturing and third-party logistics or warehouse partner management.
• Digital transformation using automation, AI, or advanced analytics.
• Experience in additive manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, aerospace, medical devices, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience leading globally distributed teams and collaborating across international organizations.

Culture & Benefits

• Health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% match, holiday pay, and paid time off.
• Paid parental leave and company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Gym and tuition reimbursement.
• Work includes collaboration with international manufacturing teams, including colleagues in Lübeck, Germany.

Hiring process

• Apply directly through the online application tool; applications by email are not considered.