Job Opening: Director of Manufacturing

Director of Manufacturing (Plant Manager) 

Pay: $150k-$180k salary DOE

Direct Hire Full Time Position

Position Overview 

The Director of Manufacturing is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of production, maintenance, and machine shop departments to meet manufacturing goals. This role focuses on improving systems, processes, and resource utilization to drive productivity, quality, and efficiency. The Director will serve as a key member of the facility leadership team and collaborate across departments to ensure successful manufacturing outcomes. 
 
What You Will Do 

• Lead and direct manufacturing activities to meet objectives related to safety, quality, service, cost and inventory. 
• Collaborate with purchasing, planning, engineering and quality teams to ensure seamless operations and effective resource utilization. 
• Drive process improvements to reduce costs and improve efficiency and labor productivity. 
• Ensure cGMP-compliant production and maintain a strong focus on quality and regulatory compliance. 
• Participate in facility-level meetings and share best practices on Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies. 
• Provide monthly input into labor, spending, and absorption forecasts. 
• Supervise and support production teams through front-line leadership and technical guidance. 
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to ensure adherence to specifications, drawings, and production documentation. 
• Evaluate and implement improved manufacturing methods, layouts, and workflows. 
• Analyze staffing needs, space utilization, and equipment layout to optimize manufacturing flow. 
• Provide key inputs to management related to production timelines, labor needs, and cost projections. 
• Collaborate across departments to align manufacturing with company objectives. 
• Mentor and develop supervisory personnel through training, feedback, and career development support. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Coaching and developing employees. 
• Planning, scheduling, and reviewing work.
• Conducting performance evaluations. 
• Participating in hiring and on-boarding. 
• Managing disciplinary actions, including terminations. 
• Overseeing salary and compensation decisions within scope.