Director of Manufacturing

AGSE Group; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AGSE Group is seeking a dynamic Director of Manufacturing to lead our fabrication operations in Santa Fe Springs, CA. The role requires 10+ years of direct metals manufacturing leadership and a strong track record in improving productivity and quality across fabrication processes.

The position is fully onsite, with travel up to 5% nationally and internationally as needed. Relocation or sponsorship is not available; candidates must be able to commute to the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Minimum ten years of related manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven track record of leading and developing teams to reach excellence.
• Proficient with MRP systems, CAD files, and MS Office.
• Excellent cross-functional communication with senior management.
• Experience with steel and aluminum fabrication, welding and machining.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction to the manufacturing team to drive excellence.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize productivity and reduce costs.
• Establish KPIs to monitor performance and drive improvements.
• Coordinate production schedules with engineering, procurement, and logistics.
• Ensure ISO 9001 compliance and implement quality controls.
• Lead lean initiatives and deliver innovative process improvements.
• Promote continuous improvement and waste reduction across operations.
• Ensure ERP shop floor data integrity and reliable reporting.
• Conduct audits and inspections to identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Lean manufacturing

Quality management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MRP

CAD

ERP

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Manufacturing to lead our fabrication operations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in directing metals manufacturing personnel, with a strong background in overseeing fabrication processes. The Director of Manufacturing will play a critical role in driving operational excellence, ensuring product quality, and optimizing production efficiency.

Work Location & Travel Requirements

This is a fully onsite position based at the company's facility. Regular in-person collaboration with engineering, procurement, and logistics, to coordinate production schedules and prioritize workload is required to support daily activities, audits, investigations, and manufacturing operations.

Relocation assistance or sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the worksite.

This role may include up to 5% of national and international travel.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the manufacturing team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to optimize productivity, minimize costs, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track manufacturing performance and drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and logistics, to coordinate production schedules and prioritize workload.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards and other relevant regulatory requirements, implementing quality control measures to maintain product integrity and consistency.
• Lead and support lean manufacturing initiatives, implementing best practices and innovative solutions to enhance operational performance.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging employee involvement in identifying opportunities for process optimization and waste reduction.
• Ensures ERP system data integrity (Inputs/Outputs) at shop floor level.
• Implement and maintain robust quality assurance processes, conducting regular audits and inspections to identify areas for improvement and mitigate risks.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors' Degree or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Minimum ten (10) years of related experience.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and developing manufacturing teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Computer proficient. MRP experience, skilled in Microsoft Office applications and ability to view CAD files.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management.
• Experience with steel and aluminum fabrication including welding and machining.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset and a commitment to driving continuous improvement. Ability to write reports and correspondence.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet to moderate. However, in certain assignments, an employee may work near moving equipment and be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, biological hazards, airborne fumes, outdoor weather conditions, and loud, prolonged noise.