Summary: The Director of Manufacturing will lead and oversee the manufacturing operations for multiple manufacturing facilities, including plant operations, safety, quality, and lean/continuous improvement. In coordination with the VP Manufacturing, will be responsible for setting, planning and execution of the operations objectives. Ensures that the Manufacturing operations are well-coordinated and productive by managing its procedures and coaching its people.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies that align with company objectives and drive operational excellence.
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production schedules are met while optimizing resource utilization.
• Lead and mentor the manufacturing teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Drive a safety conscious culture through development and support of safety programs and training
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and quality assurance teams to enhance product quality and reduce costs.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational efficiency and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards, promoting a safe working environment for all employees.
• Manage budgets related to manufacturing operations, including labor, materials, and overhead costs, capital investments and plant inventory 
• Drive initiatives for process improvements using Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies

Experience/Skills Required:

• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
• Outstanding communication and people skills
• In depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles (e.g. supply chain, finance, sales, etc.)
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles 
• Strong background working with ERP systems and tools
• Demonstrate a process-oriented, data-driven mindset for decision making
• Ability to leverage operation metrics and other tools to drive performance
• Strong analytical problem-solving ability
• Ability to communicate at all levels and translate technical language for clarity
• Ability to build, develop and retain a high-performing team through assessment, recruiting, coaching, and developing others
• Administration and Management – Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Communication Skills – The ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally with all levels of supervision on the status of jobs.
• Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Management of Personnel Resources – Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Monitoring – Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Production and Processing – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Time Management – The ability to managing one's own time and/or the time of others.
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Minimum Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, operations, engineering or applicable discipline, MBA strongly preferred
• 10+ years progressive experience in leadership role
• 5+ years’ experience in the manufacturing sector