Director of Manufacturing Operations

Exclusive. Innovative engineered products business unit, part of a global industry serving OEM markets. Parent company had record revenues and profits in 2025. New role reporting to GM due to growth in product ingenuity, expanding customer base, and increasing demand. Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Business Development on strategy and tactical initiatives. Looking for a “lead by example” director with a process improvement mentality. Key responsibilities and opportunities to make a difference:

• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies that align with the overall goals and objectives


• Lead, mentor and develop a manufacturing team of over 100 employees


• Identify and address bottlenecks in a vertical metal working manufacturing process with 50 to 100 production steps


• Develop and implement production forecasts, demand planning, and replenishment systems


• Monitor and analyze manufacturing data and KPI performance to make informed decisions about production and inventory management


• Evaluate supplier performance and material management

REQUIREMENTS: BS required; Six Sigma certification a plus. Musthave 12+ years of manufacturing experience with 5+ years leading manufacturing operations within an ISO or AS9100 setting. Ideal candidates might have been employed by engineered products manufacturers for aerospace, automotive, or capital equipment OEMs. Must be on-site Monday through Friday.

REWARD: $200,000 to $230,000 DOE plus bonus, stock/RSUs, and excellent benefits; relocation assistance offered.