Director of Manufacturing Operations

Director of Manufacturing Operations
Salary: $155,000 - $180,000/year

We are seeking an experienced VP / Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead manufacturing and operational functions within a successful custom manufacturing organization. This role oversees Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Planning, Maintenance, Logistics, and Human Resources, with a focus on driving productivity, accountability, and on-time delivery.
Reporting to executive leadership, lead cross-functional teams, improve operational performance, and ensure scalable processes in a fast-paced, ERP-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across Engineering, Manufacturing, Scheduling, Maintenance, Logistics, and HR.
• Drive on-time delivery, productivity improvements, and equipment uptime.
• Establish performance expectations and hold leaders accountable for results.
• Develop supervisors and build organizational strength.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, downtime, and inefficiencies.
• Oversee ERP-driven production planning, scheduling, and operational processes.
• Manage engineering, maintenance, and operational projects to successful completion.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume, make-to-order, or configure-to-order manufacturing environments.
• Experience within machining, metal fabrication, steel, or industrial manufacturing operations.
• Strong background with ERP systems, production planning, and scheduling.
• Proven success improving productivity, OEE, on-time delivery, and operational performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience preferred.

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