Business Operations Director
Posted on: March 18, 2026 • Category: (none)
No. of Jobs: 1
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Type: Salary
Compensation: BOE
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Hutchinson Salt Company
Hutchinson, KS
US
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Public Administration, or related field preferred. • 3–5+ years of experience in operations administration, regulatory compliance, or related field. • Working knowledge of MSHA, ATF regulations, or similar regulatory frameworks preferred. • Experience with grant writing, public incentive programs, or government relations strongly preferred. • Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced operational environment.
Key Responsibilities 1. Compliance & Regulatory Management • Serve as primary coordinator for regulatory compliance activities including: o MSHA (Mine Safety & Health Administration) o ATF compliance and reporting requirements o Federal and state production reporting o General facility inspections and documentation • Maintain all regulatory records, filings, permits, and certifications. • Coordinate internal audits and inspections; ensure corrective actions are documented and completed. • Develop and maintain compliance tracking systems and reporting dashboards. • Act as liaison with regulatory agencies and inspectors. • Support safety culture initiatives and ensure documentation meets audit standards. 2. Talent Recruiting & Workforce Development • Lead recruiting efforts for operations, administrative, and technical positions. • Develop and manage job postings, candidate sourcing, and screening processes. • Coordinate interviews and onboarding processes. • Maintain relationships with local workforce boards, trade schools, and universities. • Assist in workforce planning aligned with operational growth. • Support retention initiatives and employee engagement efforts. 3. Grant & Incentive Program Management • Identify, evaluate, and pursue state, county, and municipal grants and incentive programs. • Coordinate applications for economic development incentives tied to expansion, capital investment, and job creation. • Track compliance and reporting requirements associated with awarded incentives. • Maintain relationships with city, county, and state development agencies. • Support documentation for tax abatements, workforce incentives, infrastructure grants, and other applicable programs. 4. Operational Administrative Oversight • Support cross-departmental coordination between operations, safety, accounting, and executive leadership. • Develop reporting metrics related to compliance, staffing, and regulatory performance. • Assist with documentation related to facility expansions, inspections, and strategic initiatives. • Maintain organized records for leases, permits, licenses, and regulatory correspondence.
Core Competencies • Regulatory discipline & risk management • Strategic thinking • Confidentiality & integrity • Relationship management • Project coordination • Process improvement mindset