Director of Manufacturing

Vertech; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertech is seeking a Director of Manufacturing to lead and optimize all manufacturing operations, including the Panel Shop, across the organization. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes to drive safety, quality, and efficiency.

The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering, automation, project management, and sales to support growth, while fostering a culture of teamwork, innovation, passion, professionalism,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field.
• MBA is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
• At least 5 years of experience with strategy development and leadership (including direct reports).
• Experience in industrial automation, panel fabrication, or control systems integration preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain, and production planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing and panel shop operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes, standards, and workflows to improve productivity and consistency.
• Ensure on-time delivery of manufactured products aligned with project schedules and customer expectations.
• Monitor production metrics and implement corrective actions to meet operational goals.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Lead and manage manufacturing personnel, including HR policies such as performance management, hiring, training, and development.
• Build and maintain a skilled workforce aligned with current and future production needs.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain a strategic plan for manufacturing operations aligned with company objectives.
• Identify and implement process improvements, lean initiatives, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Establish KPIs and report results to leadership.
• Drive standardization of manufacturing processes and documentation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Automation, and Project Management teams to ensure manufacturability and efficient execution.
• Align manufacturing capabilities with growth initiatives and strategic markets.
• Support continuous improvement of project execution methodologies.
• Manage manufacturing budgets, labor efficiency, and material utilization.
• Optimize resource allocation to meet financial targets and operational goals.
• Monitor and improve labor multipliers, utilization rates, and production costs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Process optimization

Team management

KPIs & data analysis

Communication

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing know-how

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Manufacturing systems

Job description

The Director of Manufacturing is responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, and execution of Vertech’s manufacturing operations, including the Panel Shop. This role ensures efficient production, high-quality output, and alignment with company objectives. The Director of Manufacturing works closely with the executive team, engineering, project management, and sales to support company growth while fostering a culture of Teamwork, Innovation, Passion, Professionalism, Balance, and Dependability.

Essential Job Functions

The Director of Manufacturing is responsible for the following:

• Operations & Production Management
  • Oversee all manufacturing and panel shop operations to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality production.
  • Develop and implement manufacturing processes, standards, and workflows to improve productivity and consistency.
  • Ensure on-time delivery of manufactured products aligned with project schedules and customer expectations.
  • Monitor production metrics and implement corrective actions to meet operational goals.
  • Maintain compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Lead and manage manufacturing personnel in alignment with Vertech’s core values and culture.
• Administer HR policies including performance management, hiring, training, and development.
• Build and maintain a skilled workforce aligned with current and future production needs.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Strategy and Continuous Improvement
  • Develop and maintain a strategic plan for manufacturing operations aligned with company objectives.
  • Identify and implement process improvements, lean manufacturing initiatives, and cost‑saving opportunities.
  • Establish KPIs to measure operational performance and report results to leadership.
  • Drive standardization of manufacturing processes and documentation.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Engineering, Automation, and Project Management teams to ensure manufacturability and efficient execution.
  • Align manufacturing capabilities with company growth initiatives and strategic markets.
  • Support continuous improvement of project execution methodologies.
• Manage manufacturing budgets, labor efficiency, and material utilization.
• Optimize resource allocation to meet financial targets and operational goals.
• Monitor and improve labor multipliers, utilization rates, and production costs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field required.
• MBA is preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
• At least 5 years of experience with strategy development and leadership (including direct reports)
• Experience in industrial automation, panel fabrication, or control systems integration preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain, and production planning.

Skills and Abilities

• Proven leadership and strategic management skills in manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of industrial manufacturing, panel shop operations, and production workflows.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization.
• Excellent team management and talent development capabilities.
• Strong collaboration skills across engineering, sales, and project management teams.
• Ability to analyze KPIs and operational data to drive decision‑making.
• Strong problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands‑on operational oversight.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing systems.