Director of Manufacturing Operations
Core
Lead manufacturing operations supervisors and teams to drive short and long-term functional strategies, operational direction, and continuous improvement for plant schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Role type
Senior manufacturing operations manager (plant leadership)
Builds
Manufacturing operations and plant performance for packaging/corrugated box machinery industry
Domain
Manufacturing operations / Packaging machinery
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing operations)
Required skills
Strategic thinking, people leadership, analytical problem solving, operational planning, performance management, change management, safety compliance, continuous improvement, project management, cross-functional coordination
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, PMP certification
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Execute and conform to sub-contracted assembly schedules; communicate KPIs to leadership; manage manufacturing team performance and development; partner with EHS to improve worker safety and enforce standards; lead Gemba and continuous improvement efforts; plan and implement best practices to reduce variability and improve flow; coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Inventory teams; manage hiring, training, and disciplinary actions for subordinate leaders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities
