Director of Manufacturing

Kosmos; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A growing manufacturer based in Butte, MT, is hiring a Director of Manufacturing. This direct hire position includes a full benefits package and relocation assistance. The role requires strong leadership and multi-project management skills, with responsibilities ranging from strategy implementation to fostering company culture. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in manufacturing processes and technical management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of manufacturing and warehouse management experience.
• Proven success in high-technology product manufacturing.
• Experience as a technical manager in a small industrial equipment environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing strategy and operations overseeing multiple departments.
• Develop safety, compliance, and quality programs.
• Design effective organizational structures for operational success.

Skills

Multi-program/project management

Communication

Team-building

Planning

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

MRP

ERP

Inventory management

MS Office

PowerPoint

Job description

Growing manufacturer in Butte, MT, is seeking a Director of Manufacturing. This is a direct hire position with a full benefits package and relocation assistance.

The role involves maintaining production schedules aligned with management and client requirements. Responsibilities include managing manpower allocation, working within budget constraints, and ensuring order and cohesion as workloads change and new projects are introduced. Strong multi-program/project management skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, team-building, planning, supervisory, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.

Requirements include:

1. Proven success in high-technology product manufacturing.
2. Experience as a technical manager in a small industrial equipment manufacturing environment.
3. Successful implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
4. Ability to understand customer needs and develop solutions.
5. Knowledge of emerging technologies and the ability to integrate them into manufacturing processes.
6. Quick grasp of new technological concepts and operational implementation skills.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead manufacturing strategy, planning, and operations, including overseeing Production Managers, Quality, Engineering, EH&S, Logistics, and Supply Chain.
2. Develop safety, compliance, quality, and cost control programs.
3. Adopt efficient process designs and technologies.
4. Forecast and plan resources to support business goals.
5. Foster organizational culture to meet company objectives.
6. Design and maintain an effective organizational structure.
7. Lead change management and promote employee development.
8. Implement cross-training and skills development programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering (ABET accredited).
2. 8+ years of manufacturing and warehouse management experience.
3. Proficiency in MRP, ERP, inventory management, MS Office, PowerPoint.
4. U.S. citizen.

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