Director of Manufacturing

Rehrig Pacific Company, Inc.; Orlando, Lawrenceville, Dallas, De Soto, Buckeye (FL, GA, TX, KS, AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in sustainable supply chain solutions seeks a Director of Manufacturing to drive operational excellence across multiple sites. This strategic role emphasizes safety, talent development, and continuous improvement while managing a significant budget and team. Ideal candidates will have extensive manufacturing leadership experience and a strong background in lean practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven track record in talent development and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety culture and eliminate lost time injuries.
• Implement manufacturing standards and lead continuous improvement.
• Manage an operating budget of $80M+ and a team of 800+.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Talent Development

Employee Engagement

Financial Acumen

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

MBA

Tools

OEE

SIOP

RCCA

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Here at Rehrig Pacific, we are all about our people. Since 1913, our organization has focused on sustainable supply chain solutions while creating a culture and atmosphere where amazing people, like you, are celebrated for doing their best work. Rehrig Pacific has grown to meet the needs of our industry consumers across the country and internationally. We are constantly creating innovative solutions to transcend the new standards set forth by our customers. We find true fulfillment in helping others, both within the Rehrig Pacific family and in our communities. As servant leaders, we lead by example.

The Director of Manufacturing is a strategic and hands-on leadership role responsible for driving safety, operational excellence, talent development, and innovation across multiple manufacturing sites while maintaining a customer-centric approach. This position champions a Human-Centered Leadership approach, fostering a culture of growth, mentorship, and accountability while ensuring alignment with the company’s mission, vision, and values.

What You Will Do

• Eliminate Lost Time Injury Frequency (LTIFR) by promoting a strong safety culture.
• Implement manufacturing standards across all 7 manufacturing sites and the rest of the operations organization.
• Lead lean manufacturing and continuous improvement (CI) culture to optimize processes.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other HSE regulations.
• Develop and implement career path programs to foster employee growth and retention.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to improve morale and retention.
• Ensure training programs are adhered to, to enhance workforce skills and operational effectiveness.
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by minimizing downtime and implementing preventive maintenance (PM) plans.
• Manage Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) at the plant level.
• Establish and enforce quality standards to ensure product consistency and reliability.
• Foster a Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) culture to address defects and inefficiencies.
• Analyze operational data to forecast demand, assess capacity constraints, and develop scalable manufacturing strategies.
• Responsible for an operating budget of $80M+ with and organization of 800+ Rehrig family members.

What You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership (Plant Management) experience with a strong background in lean/CI.
• Proven track record in talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement.
• Expertise in OEE, SIOP, RCCA, and operational KPIs.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting and cost control, and P&L management.
• Knowledge of OSHA, HSE, and sustainability best practices.
• Strategic thinker with experience in Manufacturing 4.0, automation, and AI-driven processes.
• Must reside near one of the following locations: Buckeye, AZ · Dallas, TX · De Soto, KS · Lawrenceville, GA · Orlando, FL · Pleasant Prairie, WI · Erie, PA
• Willingness to travel ~ 70%

Rehrig Pacific is a leading manufacturer of integrated sustainable solutions for the supply chain and environmental waste industries with a diverse customer list of industry leaders. We provide end-to-end solutions including returnable plastic products, delivery lifts and sleds, technology to track those assets, and a service team to ensure their longevity. Our team is dedicated to the values, mission, and unique culture within our organization that celebrates our people. We believe in fostering an environment where employees can be their authentic selves and know that they are viewed as integral members of the Rehrig Pacific Family.

Rehrig Pacific Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See alsohere .