Operations Director Jobs in Georgia
Operations Director jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in logistics and supply chain, healthcare systems, financial services, and manufacturing, and openings at every level from emerging operations leaders through senior vice presidents. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta anchor the hiring market, with well-established employers like UPS, Emory Healthcare, and NCR Voyix consistently bringing on operations directors across divisions and subsidiaries. The most sought-after specialties in Georgia listings are supply chain operations, healthcare operations management, and technology-driven process improvement. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.
The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.
Job Summary
Responsible for the overall safety, manufacturing performance, and continuous improvement, of multiple manufacturing locations. Responsible for safety and environmental compliance, product quality, delivery performance, meeting customer lead time needs, and cost or financial objectives.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities
- Manages the daily operations of multiple manufacturing locations for the company and its various components, ensuring compliance with company, local, state, and federal policies and regulations.
- Develops and executes objectives to meet overall plant financial performance through a management operating system supporting safety, quality, delivery, throughput, and cost. Responsible for overall inventory management and ownership overall location performance.
- Leads a team of Manufacturing Engineers, Plant Managers, Site Leaders, Production Supervisors, Planners, Sourcing and others to support daily operations. Works cross functionally with EHS and central Sourcing, Quality, Human Resources, IT and Engineering functions to meet business needs.
- Creates a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Assures a daily leadboard management process is in place with daily communication to teams on objectives and execution.
- Follows up with teams to assure corrective action and recovery plans are in place as needed. Lead monthly communication meetings with associates in locations to assure they are aware of performance and opportunities for improvement.
- Develops annual operating budgets and provides fiscal direction. Manages to assure inventory and financial objects are met. Develop and execute capital plan for the manufacturing locations.
- Develops or assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the organization to ensure efficient and safe/compliant operation. Develops and assists with developing manufacturing plant strategy for the business.
- Represents the organization at various community and/or business meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Nature and Scope
- Problems are typically defined by higher level leadership. Problems are difficult. Solutions require analysis and investigation.
- Decides how to achieve planned results within an organization's plans, policies, and guidelines. May set or change plans/goals within respective department or area.
- May manage department via multiple layers of managers OR directly supervise a staff of professional individual contributors at the senior or technical advisor level.
Work Environment
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Education and Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 9+ years of experience in a related field, including several years in a management/supervisory capacity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior plant management experience.
- Multi plant management responsibility.
If you’re looking to play a role in building America, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you.
For Ohio job seekers:
Pay Range
$234,440.00-$375,100.00 Annual
Ohio law requires the posting of the salary range for advertised jobs. This range is determined based on market data and internal pay practices to establish a minimum and maximum value for a job. Individual base pay is determined based on a variety of elements including experience, skills, internal equity and other factors. For additional details on benefits, please review the full job description on White Cap Jobs (https://whitecap.jobs/)
Functional Area Corporate Operations
Work Type Hybrid
Recruiter Martinez, Erick
Req ID WCJR-037367
Company: Dayton Superior
White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.
A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.
The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.
Job Summary
Responsible for the overall safety, manufacturing performance, and continuous improvement, of multiple manufacturing locations. Responsible for safety and environmental compliance, product quality, delivery performance, meeting customer lead time needs, and cost or financial objectives.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities
- Manages the daily operations of multiple manufacturing locations for the company and its various components, ensuring compliance with company, local, state, and federal policies and regulations.
- Develops and executes objectives to meet overall plant financial performance through a management operating system supporting safety, quality, delivery, throughput, and cost. Responsible for overall inventory management and ownership overall location performance.
- Leads a team of Manufacturing Engineers, Plant Managers, Site Leaders, Production Supervisors, Planners, Sourcing and others to support daily operations. Works cross functionally with EHS and central Sourcing, Quality, Human Resources, IT and Engineering functions to meet business needs.
- Creates a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Assures a daily leadboard management process is in place with daily communication to teams on objectives and execution.
- Follows up with teams to assure corrective action and recovery plans are in place as needed. Lead monthly communication meetings with associates in locations to assure they are aware of performance and opportunities for improvement.
- Develops annual operating budgets and provides fiscal direction. Manages to assure inventory and financial objects are met. Develop and execute capital plan for the manufacturing locations.
- Develops or assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the organization to ensure efficient and safe/compliant operation. Develops and assists with developing manufacturing plant strategy for the business.
- Represents the organization at various community and/or business meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Nature and Scope
- Problems are typically defined by higher level leadership. Problems are difficult. Solutions require analysis and investigation.
- Decides how to achieve planned results within an organization's plans, policies, and guidelines. May set or change plans/goals within respective department or area.
- May manage department via multiple layers of managers OR directly supervise a staff of professional individual contributors at the senior or technical advisor level.
Work Environment
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Education and Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 9+ years of experience in a related field, including several years in a management/supervisory capacity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior plant management experience.
- Multi plant management responsibility.
If you’re looking to play a role in building America, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you.
For Ohio job seekers:
Pay Range
$234,440.00-$375,100.00 Annual
Ohio law requires the posting of the salary range for advertised jobs. This range is determined based on market data and internal pay practices to establish a minimum and maximum value for a job. Individual base pay is determined based on a variety of elements including experience, skills, internal equity and other factors. For additional details on benefits, please review the full job description on White Cap Jobs (https://whitecap.jobs/)
Functional Area Corporate Operations
Work Type Hybrid
Recruiter Martinez, Erick
Req ID WCJR-037367
Company: Dayton Superior
White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.
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Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Operations Director Job Market in Georgia
A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Transportation & Logistics
- Retail
- Education
- Manufacturing
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations director jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, or a related field required
- Seven or more years of progressive operations management experience preferred
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams of fifteen or more employees
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise platforms
- PMP or Six Sigma Green Belt certification strongly preferred by Georgia employers
- Strong knowledge of lean process improvement methodologies and continuous improvement culture
Operations Director Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a operations director in Georgia?
Most operations director roles in Georgia require a bachelor's degree in business, operations management, supply chain, or a related discipline, with many employers preferring an MBA. Georgia does not issue a state license specific to this role, but employers across Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta consistently favor candidates who hold a PMP certification or a Six Sigma credential. Progressing through operations manager or general manager roles at Georgia-based companies in logistics, healthcare, or manufacturing is the most common path to director-level hiring.
Which companies hire operations directors in Georgia?
Employers hiring operations directors in Georgia right now include Agape Hospice Care, Georgia Hospice Care, and Wellstar Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Georgia's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, large healthcare systems, and major logistics hubs means director-level operations roles open frequently across industries ranging from supply chain and distribution to hospital administration.
Which Georgia cities have the most operations director jobs?
Atlanta, Savannah, and Austell have the most operations director openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates because it serves as the corporate headquarters city for a large share of Georgia's major employers in logistics, technology, and healthcare, while Savannah's booming port and manufacturing corridor drives strong demand for supply chain operations leaders, and Augusta's growing healthcare and cybersecurity sectors support consistent director-level hiring.
Are there remote operations director jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely analytical or finance roles, since operations directors typically oversee facilities, teams, and physical workflows that require on-site presence. About 41% of operations director openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those that do offer flexibility tend to be in technology operations, shared services, or corporate process improvement functions rather than plant or distribution center leadership.
How can I get hired as a operations director in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into an operations supervisor or operations manager role first, then building toward director-level responsibility. Large Georgia employers like Emory Healthcare, Delta Air Lines, and Mohawk Industries regularly recruit candidates into associate operations or management trainee programs that develop future directors internally. Earning a PMP certification or a Six Sigma Green Belt gives candidates without deep tenure a competitive credential, and lateral moves from project management, logistics coordination, or supply chain analyst roles are common stepping stones recognized by Georgia hiring teams.
Where can I find and apply to operations director jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to operations director jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings across Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, and other markets in the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and industry background, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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