Manufacturing Director

PD is looking for an ambitious, optimistic, and curious Director of Manufacturing to own the performance and execution of PD’s manufacturing process and resources. A true leader who is accountable for driving excellence, operational discipline, and cross-functional alignment at scale. Above all, they lead with both strength and compassion, recognizing that people are at the core of operational success.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Establish clear expectations across work centers to ensure consistency, accountability, and performance.
• Align operational execution with company goals and production demands.
• Build and develop a capable, engaged labor force aligned to current and future capacity needs.
• Maintain a strong connection to front-line workers, understanding challenges and enabling success.
• Create staffing strategies that balance productivity, flexibility, and scalability.
• Develop and maintain thoughtful manufacturing plans that optimize organizational flow and throughput.
• Design and refine work center structures to support efficiency, clarity, and accountability.
• Continuously evaluate and improve workflow processes to eliminate bottlenecks and waste.
• Respond to challenges in real time, making sound decisions with limited information when needed.
• Proactively identify issues and implement practical, effective solutions.
• Leverage internal and external subject matter experts (SMEs) to bridge knowledge gaps and strengthen outcomes.
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, and leadership teams to ensure alignment and execution.
• Translate operational needs into actionable plans across functions.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages input, innovation, and shared ownership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Manufacturing/Engineering, Project Management, Production Management, Supply Chain Management, or Business.
• 7-10 years of managing experience in Project Management, Production Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related environment.
• Experience supporting business operations, managing large teams, managing vendor deliverables, and communicating with customers.
• Knowledge or experience with compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge or experience with ERP, production planning techniques, manufacturing processes, inventory, and logistical execution.
• Knowledge or experience with Lean Manufacturing.
• Knowledge or experience with safety and operating safely in manufacturing.
• Flexibility to travel between multiple PD locations.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

Skills

• Multiple years of experience within manufacturing and/or operations.
• High degree of motivation, curiosity, passion, and creativity.
• Ability to set priorities, delegate work, and coordinate efforts.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to clearly and concisely document communication.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Able to articulate ideas in both visual and verbal form to effectively convey ideas or instructions.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 4% 401k Match with 5% Employee Contribution.
• Paid Time Off.
• Parental Leave.
• 8 Paid Holidays.
• Flex Time.
• STD, LTD, and Group Life Insurance.
• FSA and HSA Options.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Critical Illness Insurance.
• Accident Insurance.
• Legal and Identity Theft Plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Career Advancement.
• Professional Development Opportunities.
• Employee Recognition.
• English as a Second Language Education.
• Online Training Opportunities.

Pay

$125,000.00 - $135,000.00 / Annually

Schedule

• Full Time.
• First (Day) Shift.
• On-site.