Sr. Director, Manufacturing Operations

Description

• Lead daily operations to meet KPIs related to productivity, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Provide leadership to Production Managers, Production Supervisors, Production Planning, and Maintenance teams.
• Drive Supply Chain leadership to ensure seamless procurement, inventory management, and materials availability for production.
• Identify and implement process automation and technology upgrades to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure preventive maintenance programs are executed for critical machinery and equipment.
• Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes to align production capacity with demand forecasts.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, goals, and performance metrics for all direct reports.
• Foster a high-performance, safety-first culture on the manufacturing floor.
• Direct and manage all manufacturing functions including production management, supply chain, and equipment maintenance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Oversee manufacturing capacity planning, including equipment procurement, facility layout, and capital investments.
• Partner with Commercial, Engineering, and Finance teams to optimize inventory levels, production schedules, and capacity planning.
• Ensure adherence to standardized work practices and best-in-class manufacturing methods.
• Build, mentor, and develop a strong operations team to support business growth.
• Drive supplier performance metrics and logistics optimization in coordination with sourcing and planning teams.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably in electrical, mechanical, or industrial equipment production.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, related field or relevant experience
• Experience in eBOS systems, electrical infrastructure, or renewable energy equipment manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Master’s degree (MBA, MS in Operations or Engineering) preferred.
• Expertise in ERP systems, S&OP processes, and lean manufacturing.
• 5+ years in a senior operations role (e.g., Director or Plant Manager) with multi-functional oversight.
• Experience with custom equipment or product manufacturing
• Operational excellence mindset
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification a plus.
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Strong leadership and people management
• Excellent communication and change management skills

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance