Director of Manufacturing

Description

• Identify areas for process improvement and implement strategies to optimize production workflows, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies that align with the company's overall goals and objectives.
• Monitor production processes to ensure efficiency, productivity, and profitability targets are consistently met or exceeded.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as sales, marketing, and finance, to align manufacturing activities with sales forecasts, demand planning, and budgetary constraints.
• Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure that manufactured products meet or exceed customer expectations and industry standards.
• Manage and develop a high-performing manufacturing team, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance management.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, such as engineering, procurement, and logistics, to ensure seamless coordination and communication throughout the manufacturing process.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, industry standards, and quality management systems.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing department, including production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior manufacturing management role, with a minimum of 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Ability to build rapport across diverse personality types
• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes, technologies, and best practices.
• Active listening skills to truly understand and address customer needs
• Persistence and creativity in problem-solving
• Demonstrated experience in managing and developing a high-performing manufacturing team.
• Strong track record of successfully managing large-scale manufacturing operations.
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing software systems.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements and quality management systems, such as ISO certifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in implementing lean manufacturing principles and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• We Care. We care about people. About each other, about our customers, about our customer’s customers, about our families, and about the world. We are invested in National Ramp and behave like it’s our own business to help everyone win. We stay safe to ensure everyone goes home the way they came, every day.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance