Director of Operations

Company Overview

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture built on accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to - making net zero a reality.

Role Overview

Mitsubishi Power in Orlando, FL is hiring a Director of Operations to provide structure, leadership, strategic planning, and ongoing management for the manufacture and repair of Turbine components for the Orlando Service Center facility.

This role is a key member of the site leadership team and plays a critical role in driving operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement. The Director of Operations is responsible for translating strategic objectives into executable operational plans while ensuring alignment across manufacturing, repair, and cross‑functional partners.

The position reports directly to the Vice President of Manufacturing at the Orlando Service Center and serves as a trusted operational leader with high visibility to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates our core competencies: Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership.
• Provide leadership for the strategic planning and execution of the company’s manufacturing and repair operations for Turbine components.
• Support and execute growth plan initiatives for North America Manufacturing and partner with cross functional leaders to ensure alignment with site and enterprise objectives.
• Communicate and collaborate with senior management and cross‑functional leaders on operational, strategic, and transformation initiatives.
• Track and report key performance indicators and identify opportunities for productivity and utilization improvements.  Utilize data and analytics to improve operational decision making. 
• Act as the primary deputy and support for the Orlando Service Center Vice President of Manufacturing.
• Partner with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) to foster a strong safety culture, proactively identify risks, and ensure compliance with all safety regulations and standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational performance, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.  Continue the high performing culture and focus on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as required to support business objectives and site leadership priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of related experience/training.
• Must have previous manufacturing leadership experience with a site of over 200 direct employees. 
• Able to read and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Capable of responding to inquiries from customers, regulators, and business professionals.
• Able to write professional materials (e.g., articles, speeches) and present information effectively to leadership, public groups, and boards.
• Able to use advanced math concepts (exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, permutations).
• Skilled in statistical analysis, including distributions, reliability/validity testing, ANOVA, correlations, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Able to define problems, gather and analyze data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Able to interpret complex technical instructions and work with both abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficient with database, project management, spreadsheet, and word-processing software.
• Familiar with email, graphics tools, technical diagrams, and flowcharting.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis and must not require employer immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
• Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Committed to quality products and services.
• Great working environment and culture.
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.

Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.