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Operations Director (Sheet Metal Mfg)
Remote, United States · ManufacturingSUMMARY
Reporting to the Vice President/General Manager, the Director of Manufacturing Operations is responsible for manufacturing, production planning, and supply chain activities for 5 manufacturing locations in US and Mexico. You will ensure that all products are manufactured to the highest quality standards while optimizing operational efficiency, capacity, and cost-effectiveness. This role requires a strategic operational leader with proven manufacturing expertise to drive excellence, foster continuous improvement, and support the company’s growth objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications
Reporting to the Vice President/General Manager, the Director of Manufacturing Operations is responsible for manufacturing, production planning, and supply chain activities for 5 manufacturing locations in US and Mexico. You will ensure that all products are manufactured to the highest quality standards while optimizing operational efficiency, capacity, and cost-effectiveness. This role requires a strategic operational leader with proven manufacturing expertise to drive excellence, foster continuous improvement, and support the company’s growth objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive manufacturing strategies aligned with business objectives and market demands
- Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing site leaders and teams, fostering a productive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment
- Create, manage, and control operational budgets, monitor expenditures, and drive initiatives to reduce costs and maximize profitability
- Drive operational excellence initiatives including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to optimize yield, reduce waste, and lower costs.
- Bring extensive experience in a high-mix manufacturing environment with a proven track record in production readiness and clear-to-build planning with a strong record in OTD.
- Ensure optimal plant layouts, equipment utilization, and workforce efficiency
- Translate data into strategic decisions and resource planning
- Oversee process audits, corrective action plans, and compliance efforts internally and with strategic supply partners
- Enhance quality standards establishing clear expectations and KPIs with a continuous improvement mindset across site leadership and their teams
- Data driven approach in assessing manufacturing flow and establishing new approaches driving efficiency, capacity, and repeatability across all sites
- Strong pulse on manufacturing techniques and technologies (in and outside our industry) elevating overall operations to best-in-class status
Qualifications
- Minimum 15-years manufacturing experience with 5+ years leading multiple operations
- Experience in managing, training, and mentoring plant leadership
- Proven ability to lead through change and influence cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Demonstrated problem solving, root cause analytical skills, and establishing lean processes