Director of Manufacturing (chemical, aero, or heavy industrial exp req)

Director of Manufacturing Operations

About the role

The Director of Manufacturing Operations will oversee operations for all business units and develop and execute strategic plans to improve profitability and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations for all business units (5 Direct/80 Indirect)
• Develop and execute strategic plans to improve profitability and productivity
• Apply continuous improvement principles to enhance operations
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards including ISO
• Evaluate, document, and enhance processes that lead to increased efficiency
• Create and oversee budgets while ensuring cost controls
• Maintain and enhance safety, quality, and production standards
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions
• Partner with ELT to recommend process improvements that drive business goals
• Foster a service-minded, collaborative environment rooted in accountability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Current experience in an ISO-certified environment required
• 10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience within manufacturing
• Heavy industrial, aerospace, or chemical manufacturing experience required
• Metrics-driven leader with experience leveraging KPIs and data to drive performance