Sr. Director, Operations - Insulation - Saint-Gobain North America : Job Details

The Sr. Director, Operations leads strategy and execution for CertainTeed Insulation business. This role drives operational excellence across manufacturing, engineering, sales, and customer service, aligning with Saint-Gobain's TEC culture and Principles of Conduct and Action. Key responsibilities include improving quality, service, productivity, and cost efficiency while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

As the operations leader, this role collaborates across teams to implement MFG 4.0 and SMART Factory methodologies—leveraging automation, data exchange, and real-time visibility to build agile, customer-centric facilities. The director partners with HR to align workforce development with digital transformation and oversees regional budgets and KPIs to support engagement, growth, and performance.

EHS and Risk Prevention

• Fosters a culture of safety, 5S, and environmental stewardship.
• Ensures compliance with Saint-Gobain EHS standards and proactively addresses hazards.
• Oversees regional adherence to federal and state EHS regulations.
• Drives continuous improvement through risk assessments and mitigation aligned with SGC standards.
• Leads risk grading efforts to maintain compliance with policies, insurance, and asset controls.

Employee Engagement and Development

• Builds an inclusive, collaborative culture rooted in trust and empowerment.
• Aligns manufacturing goals with broader business strategies through cross-functional communication.
• Promotes employee well-being and embodies SG values and competencies.
• Partners with HR to implement workforce development and continuous learning.
• Guides plant leaders in community engagement to support brand reputation.

Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement

• Develops leadership teams to understand financials and KPIs for balanced performance.
• Champions lean, WCM, or Six Sigma practices to drive cost, productivity, and OPI improvements.
• Mentors plant leaders across functions to prioritize impactful cost reduction initiatives.

Finance and CAPEX Leadership

• Partners with engineering teams to plan and manage capital projects and approvals.
• Interprets P&L reports to coach teams on financial performance.
• Leads regional budgeting and forecasting processes.

What do you bring?

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field (required)
• Master's degree in Business, Finance, or Operations (preferred)

Experience

• 15–20 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing (required)
• 5–8 years of experience managing managers (required)
• 5 years of multi-site operational leadership (required)
• 3–5+ years of cross-functional experience outside of operations (preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in insulation manufacturing (required)

What are our perks?

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
• Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Employee Recognition Programs
• LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle

Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. The national pay range for this position is $195,500 to $312,500 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 36% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The total target cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $265,200 to $425,000.

Why work for us?

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed , headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed, inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com .

At Saint-Gobain we design, manufacture and distribute materials which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. Join our innovative, passionate and entrepreneurial community to improve the world of tomorrow with us.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.This position is subject to export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified applicants for the position must meet the ITAR definition of “U.S. Person” at 22 C.F.R. 120.15 as a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise a protected individual (including for example refugees and asylees).

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state's Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [email protected] .