Director of Operations (Manufacturing) in Raleigh, North Carolina at DSA Doors

Build More Than an Operation. Build a Company.

DSA Doors is one of the fastest-growing independent distributors and manufacturers of premium wood door systems in the eastern United States.

We serve more than 1,000 dealers across the Midwest and East Coast while continuing to expand our manufacturing capabilities and operational excellence.

We are seeking an exceptional operations leader who wants to build something meaningful—not simply manage an existing operation.

This is not just another Director of Operations position.

This is an opportunity to become one of the future executive leaders of DSA.

Your Mission

As Director of Operations, you will lead all operational functions including:

• Manufacturing
• Production Planning
• Quality
• Supply Chain
• Warehouse & Logistics
• Maintenance
• Continuous Improvement
• Safety

Your objective is to build a high-performing operations organization capable of supporting DSA's next stage of growth.

Executive Growth Opportunity

We believe in developing leaders from within.

The successful candidate will participate in an 18-month Executive Development Program with the opportunity to earn promotion to Vice President of Operations based on demonstrated performance, leadership, and strategic contribution.

Promotion is based on results—not tenure.

What Success Looks Like

You will:

• Build a world-class manufacturing operation.
• Develop future operational leaders.
• Improve productivity and quality.
• Strengthen supply chain performance.
• Reduce manufacturing costs.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Build systems that support sustainable growth.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has successfully led manufacturing operations.
• Builds strong teams and develops future leaders.
• Thinks strategically—not just operationally.
• Understands Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Is financially disciplined and understands operational profitability.
• Wants to grow into an executive leadership role.

Why Join DSA?

• Opportunity to influence the future direction of the company.
• Direct access to executive leadership.
• Clear executive succession path.
• Performance-based advancement.
• Strong values centered on accountability, continuous improvement, integrity, and teamwork.
• Opportunity to help shape a growing organization rather than maintain the status quo.

If you are looking for a career opportunity where your leadership can make a lasting impact—and where executive growth is earned through performance—we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.