Senior Director, Operations Management - EV Battery

Sr Director, Operations Management

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 :

• 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

Production & Production Engineering

Lead the Team - Create a culture of excellence that demonstrates Cox values and mirrors the community

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

To be employed in this role, you'll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and / or in company vehicles is prohibited.

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells or simply uses cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation / wellness days, and / or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer All qualified applicants / employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.