Director of Manufacturing Operations & SC
Core
Executive leader responsible for strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of a multi-site manufacturing and supply chain organization, driving operational excellence and supporting profitable growth.
Role type
Director of Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain
Builds
Multi-site casting operations, supply chain networks, and operational capabilities
Domain
Metals manufacturing / Industrial supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Note: This is a manufacturing role, so 'physical/clinical work' is the closest fit for physical operations, but strictly speaking, it's 'production ML models' is wrong. Let's re-evaluate the deliverable options. The options are: production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work. None fit perfectly for 'manufacturing operations'. However, 'infrastructure' often covers physical plant infrastructure. Or 'product features' if they build the product. Given the context of 'Casting Business Unit', they are likely building physical products. But the role is about the *operations*. Let's look at the options again. 'infrastructure' is the best fit for plant operations and supply chain infrastructure. 'physical/clinical work' is usually for nurses/techs. I will select 'infrastructure' as it covers the plant and supply chain systems.
Required skills
Strategic planning, Lean Enterprise, Toyota Production System (TPS), multi-site operations management, supply chain leadership, capital investment management, talent development, change management, financial performance ownership, supplier relationship management
Preferred skills
MBA, metals manufacturing experience, complex growth/turnaround leadership, succession planning
Technologies
Lean Enterprise, Toyota Production System (TPS), automation technologies, management systems
Responsibilities
Develop and execute operations and supply chain strategy, lead Operational Excellence transformation, build leadership talent and succession pipelines, champion safety and quality culture, lead supply chain planning and procurement, provide leadership for multi-site operations organization
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & multi-site execution
