Senior Director, Operations Management - EV Battery

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Business Operations

Job Profile

Sr Director, Operations Management

Management Level

Sr Director

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

Yes, 50% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $159,400.00 - $265,600.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

The Sr. Director, Operations Management leads the Operations and Production organization for EV Battery Solutions, a Cox Automotive Company. Responsible for setting strategic direction and ensuring safe, high-quality delivery of EV battery services across multiple centers. Oversees regional teams focused on safety, production, quality, and operational goals. Core responsibilities include inventory, warehouse, logistics, labor planning, and footprint management, while driving continuous improvement and efficiency. Accountable for revenue growth, margin management, budgeting, and forecasting aligned with company objectives.  

 

Responsibilities:

 

The Individual will Develop and Execute the Operations and Production Strategy for the EV Battery Solutions organization by:

 

Operational Planning and Delivery

• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with organizational goals; lead the creation and delivery of the company’s operational vision and roadmap across all locations.

• Lead, mentor, and manage teams of site managers and operational staff to drive performance and engagement.

• Analyze performance data to identify trends and make data-driven decisions; oversee staffing and facility footprint optimization.

• Ensure compliance with quality certifications and partner with quality teams to uphold standards.

• Champion a safety-first culture by implementing and maintaining processes that meet or exceed environmental, health, and safety standards.

• Drive operational excellence through Lean Daily Management practices and performance dashboards.

• Monitor financial performance, manage cost center budgets, and identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational improvement.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as central support, sales, and supply chain to achieve site objectives.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by establishing and refining operational processes in partnership with key stakeholders.

• Ensure facility security and safety across all locations.

 

Shipping & Receiving, Warehouse, Parts & Inventory

• Partner with site leaders to implement process and workforce plans supporting shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, and inventory management.

• Oversee the development and execution of physical and digital inventory management strategies.

• Create and maintain detailed production schedules to guide sourcing, entory, and procurement activities.

• Ensure accurate forecasting and ongoing monitoring to support operational planning.

• Align procurement schedules with production plans to maintain optimal parts inventory levels.

• Proactively resolve part shortages and collaborate with suppliers to mitigate supply chain risks.

 

Production & Production Engineering

• Enable site teams to scale production lines in alignment with client expectations, adjusting footprint, labor, and parts planning as needed.

• Lead hiring, training, and retention strategies for a high-performing production workforce.

• Manage operations across multiple shifts, ensuring consistency and efficiency.

• Optimize labor, tooling, equipment, process flow, and facility footprint to support production goals.

• Oversee and coordinate site-level engineering deliverables, including process improvement, root cause analysis, and quality initiatives.

• Drive process-based innovation and maintain quality standards, including compliance with relevant certifications.

 

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