Director of Manufacturing Operations

Located in West Chester, OH

Salary: $140,000 - $150,000

Director of Manufacturing Operations

Location: West Chester, OH

Pay: $140,000 - $150,000

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Operations Management, or related field required.
• 8-10+ years of manufacturing management experience with cross-functional oversight in fabrication, assembly, materials management, quality, and process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies with a proven ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing managers/supervisors, improving team performance, and leading organizational change.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems; Friedman AS400 experience preferred.
• Strong financial and operational acumen, including budgeting, scorecard metrics, and understanding of financial statements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, enforce safety compliance, and maintain high standards of quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop direct reports including Production, Shipping, and Maintenance leadership while managing hiring, performance, attendance, and employee development.
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations with a focus on people, quality, service, cost, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Identify operational challenges, implement corrective action plans, and drive continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, and process optimization initiatives.
• Monitor manufacturing processes, quality systems, and compliance audits to ensure adherence to company standards and customer expectations.
• Develop and track operational scorecards, using performance metrics to drive accountability and organizational improvement.
• Create and manage annual operating budgets, including revenue, expenses, capital expenditures, and capacity planning initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to establish long-term strategic goals, support company growth initiatives, and improve overall operational scalability.

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