Mayfly Outdoors: Senior Director of U.S. Operations - ANGLING TRADE : Job Details

Job Opening: Senior Director of U.S. OperationsLocation: Montrose, COPay range: $130,000 – $170,000 annual, exempt, full-time

Mayfly Outdoors is an innovative outdoor products company based in Montrose, Colorado, dedicated to inspiring adventure through high-quality fly fishing equipment. As a Certified B Corporation, we prioritize sustainability and excellence, holding numerous industry awards for our commitment to innovation and performance.

Summary

We are seeking a Senior Director of U.S. Operations to oversee multiple manufacturing sites, driving operational improvements, ensuring quality compliance, and optimizing production processes. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a proven track record in managing multi-site operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing strategies aligned with the organization's overall goals and objectives.
• Monitoring production processes to ensure efficiency, productivity, and profitability targets are met or exceeded.

• Setting performance goals, monitoring KPIs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establishing an effective and scalable organizational structure, defining clear roles and responsibilities, managing workloads and career development, and providing clear direction for projects.

• Optimizing processes, streamlining workflows, and identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Establishing and maintaining a culture of accountability, quality, and attention to detail to reduce quality escalations and inventory risks.

• Providing guidance, mentorship, and leadership to the operations team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Leading teams responsible for new product development, ensuring clear communication on project needs and timelines.
• Hiring, training, mentoring, and managing performance of direct reports.

• Working with sales, marketing, finance, and other departments to ensure seamless operations and shared objectives.
• Participating in product lifecycle planning and process improvements.

• Managing operational budgets, controlling costs, and optimizing resource allocation.

• Ensuring compliance with regulations, policies, and standards; implementing risk management strategies.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; Master's preferred.
• Fly fishing and outdoor experience is a plus.
• Proven success managing large-scale manufacturing operations, preferably in regulated industries.
• At least 10 years in senior management roles overseeing multiple manufacturing locations and shifts.
• Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma, PMP, CPIM are advantageous.
• Strong leadership, communication, and risk management skills.
• ERP system expertise (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Epicor).
• Experience with lean manufacturing, quality systems (ISO), and continuous improvement.
• High proficiency in manufacturing processes, technologies, and software.

If you are ready to elevate your career and make a significant impact in the outdoor industry, we invite you to apply for the Senior Director of Operations position at Mayfly Outdoors today!