Director of Operations - 5K Power

Director of Operations

About 5K Power 5K Power is a multi-disciplinary electrical solutions company operating across four business units: Electrical Prefab, Skidding, Temp Power Solutions, and UL Manufacturing. The company designs, builds, and delivers prefabricated electrical assemblies, skid-mounted equipment, temporary power solutions, and UL-certified panels to keep construction and industrial projects safe, efficient, and on schedule.

Position Summary The Director of Operations provides strategic and day-to-day leadership across all four 5K Power business units. This role ensures safe, high-quality, and on-schedule production and service delivery company-wide. Overseeing unit managers and leads, the Director drives budgeting, staffing, continuous improvement, and cross-functional alignment to support company growth and customer commitments.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Multi-Unit Strategy

- Provide strategic direction and cross-functional leadership across Electrical Prefab, Skidding, Temp Power Solutions, and UL Manufacturing.
- Oversee and empower unit managers, leads, estimators, and QA/QC teams to meet production schedules, quality standards, and safety goals.
- Maintain consistent operational standards, processes, and communication across all business units and facilities.
- Represent operations in executive leadership meetings, strategic planning sessions, and key customer/vendor relationships.

Budgeting, Supply Chain & Resource Management

- Develop and manage annual operating budgets, capital expenditures, P&L, and cost-control initiatives.
- Partner with sales, estimating, and project management to align production capacity and staffing with the sales pipeline.
- Oversee procurement and supply chain strategies to optimize material availability, vendor performance, and costs.
- Lead workforce planning, hiring, training, and development across operational teams.

Process Improvement, Compliance & Safety

- Establish and track operational KPIs, including throughput, on-time delivery, quality, safety incident rates, and labor efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives to optimize shop capacity and efficiency.
- Implement equipment, process, and facility upgrades to scale capabilities.
- Ensure company-wide compliance with NEC, UL 508A, OSHA, and applicable industry codes while building a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

Required:

- Experience: 8+ years of progressive operations or manufacturing leadership, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role (Director, VP, or General Manager).
- Multi-Unit Leadership: Proven track record managing multiple business units, production lines, or facilities with measurable performance improvements.
- Financial & Industry Knowledge: Demonstrated experience with P&L management, budgeting, cost control, and applicable codes (NEC, UL 508A, OSHA).
- Industry Background: Direct experience in electrical prefabrication, industrial manufacturing, or construction services.
- Skills: Strong team-building skills, strategic planning, problem-solving, and proficiency with ERP/production tracking software and MS Office.

Preferred:

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations management, or equivalent practical experience.
- Methodologies: Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement frameworks.

Physical Requirements

- Split between an office setting and regular time on industrial shop floors across facilities.
- Ability to stand/sit for extended periods, navigate manufacturing environments, and travel between sites as needed.

WHY 5K POWER

5K Power is building a different type of electrical manufacturing company - one focused on speed, flexibility, practical engineering, and solving customer problems.

- UL electrical manufacturing

- Custom control and distribution equipment

- Temporary Power Solutions

- TPS temporary power skids

- SBX distribution equipment

- Mobile power and charging equipment

- Skid-mounted electrical systems

- Custom power distribution assemblies

- Design-build electrical equipment

5K Power is a Veteran Operated company.