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Senior manufacturing leadership role with a U.S.-based capital equipment OEM that designs and builds complex machinery in-house. This is a hands-on opportunity for a leader who thrives in transformation, enjoys creating structure, and wants real ownership over manufacturing performance.

Director of Manufacturing Benefits and Compensation:

Annual bonus opportunity

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

High-visibility leadership role with true operational authority

Long-term growth opportunity in a stable, privately held manufacturing environment

Director of Manufacturing Requirements & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field

Proven senior-level manufacturing or plant leadership experience

Background leading multi-department manufacturing operations

Demonstrated success in operational turnarounds or major change initiatives

Strong production planning, labor optimization, and KPI ownership experience

Budget management, cost control, and margin improvement responsibility

Quality, safety, and compliance leadership experience

Must haves:

Hands-on leadership across machining, mechanical assembly, electrical integration, and test operations

Building structure where processes are incomplete or inconsistent

Establishing and tracking KPIs tied to utilization, efficiency, and on-time delivery

Driving labor efficiency improvements and throughput gains

Leading accountability while improving morale and engagement

Partnering with supply chain to align materials, scheduling, and capacity

Implementing safety standards and improving compliance consistency

Director of Manufacturing Preferred Background & Skills:

Capital equipment or OEM manufacturing experience

Engineered-to-order or complex assembly environments

Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement exposure

Experience implementing or working within an ERP/MRP system

Master’s degree

Strong executive communication and change leadership skills

JOB ID: 169013

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