Director of Plant Operations - DPO#001

Job Title: Director of Plant Operations
Location: Kansas City, MO 64132
Job Type: Full-Time | Days | No Weekends
Salary Range: $99,952 – $148,843 Annually (Based on Experience)
Bonus: Incentive Bonus up to 17.5%
Relocation Assistance: Available on a Case-by-Case Basis

Position Summary

The Director of Plant Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for all plant operations activities, facility maintenance, construction projects, environmental safety programs, and compliance initiatives. The role partners closely with executive leadership to maintain efficient hospital operations while ensuring compliance with Joint Commission, Life Safety, and Environment of Care standards.

This position supports operations across two healthcare facilities and requires travel between locations as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct all Plant Operations activities across multiple healthcare facilities
• Oversee facility construction, renovation, and infrastructure improvement projects
• Manage vendor relationships and contractor performance
• Lead compliance efforts related to Joint Commission, Life Safety, and Environment of Care standards
• Develop and maintain safety, security, and regulatory compliance programs
• Coordinate hospital readiness and leadership during regulatory surveys
• Monitor operational performance metrics and implement process improvements
• Supervise departmental leadership and plant operations staff
• Oversee maintenance of critical hospital systems and facility infrastructure
• Manage clinical equipment service providers and operational contracts
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic operational initiatives

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree required in one of the following or related fields:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Business Administration
• Security Management
• Industrial Safety
• Administration of Justice

Associate degree with significant relevant leadership experience may also be considered.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of plant operations and construction experience required
• Prior healthcare facility experience required
• Experience with safety, security, and regulatory compliance programs required
• Strong knowledge of Joint Commission, Life Safety, and Environment of Care standards
• Experience leading hospitals through regulatory surveys required
• Minimum 7 years of leadership or administrative management experience required
• Union environment experience preferred

Licensure / Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License required
• Class “A” Operating Engineers License preferred

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.