[Remote] Senior Director, Operations - West Region

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. The Senior Director of Operations - West is responsible for leading a manufacturing network of 8 plants across the Western US, focusing on operational strategy, resource stewardship, and continuous improvement to drive performance in service, cost, safety, and quality.ResponsibilitiesLead operational culture by building a high‑performance, values‑aligned environment across all manufacturing sitesDrive manufacturing excellence by advancing the manufacturing excellence roadmap and ensuring accountability for resultsEmbed lean practices by implementing lean systems and root‑cause problem solving to improve processes and engagementOversee new product introduction by ensuring successful piloting and launch of new productsEnsure safety and quality by maintaining safe operations, protecting company assets, and upholding quality compliance and Right‑First‑Time performanceDevelop talent and capability by building leadership and technical skills through targeted development and clear prioritiesOptimize the cost structure by leading simplification and COGS‑reduction initiatives to deliver year‑over‑year savingsForecast workforce needs by determining workforce size and skill mix through data‑driven planningPromote inclusive leadership by fostering respectful, inclusive relationships across teamsStrengthen work environments by maintaining productive, well‑designed environments that support employee well‑beingOversee equipment and CQV by guiding new equipment planning and ensuring effective Commissioning, Qualification, and Verification processesSkillsBachelor's degree required, preferably in engineering or business12+ years of manufacturing experience across areas such as packaging, process engineering, warehousing, and assembly5+ years of people‑leadership experience with demonstrated success developing teamsPrior Plant Management experience requiredMulti-site leadership experience requiredProven application of lean tools and systems to drive sustained continuous improvementDemonstrated success leading transformational change in operations, culture, and team capabilityExperience navigating complex operational challenges and delivering measurable performance turnaroundsExperience operating within formal management systems and ensuring compliant executionCross‑functional leadership experience with strong decision‑making capabilityOperational and financial acumen with experience overseeing key performance metricsStrong understanding of supply chain functions including planning, logistics, quality, materials management, and inventory controlStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to travel up to 50% within region as requiredMaster's degree preferredBenefitsMedical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1PTOPaid holidaysFSALife insuranceLTDSTD401kEAPDiscount programsTuition reimbursementTrainingProfessional developmentCompany OverviewCornerstone Building Brands provide complete building solutions for the residential and commercial markets. It is a sub-organization of Fortify Building Solutions. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.cornerstonebuildingbrands.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipCornerstone Building Brands has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2025, 3 in 2023, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.