Director of Manufacturing Bilingual Spanish

ClearBridge Executive Search; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearBridge Executive Search seeks a proven Director of Manufacturing to lead all plant operations in a demanding, fast-paced environment. You will oversee production, maintenance, quality, and distribution while driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will develop strategic operational plans, manage capital investments, and mentor senior manufacturing leaders to build high-performing teams and achieve performance targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Food Science, Operations, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• 5+ years of plant or production management experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, quality systems, food safety, and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and drive operational performance.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall manufacturing operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and distribution.
• Develop and execute operational strategies that support business growth and performance goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Establish and maintain strong operational controls, policies, and procedures.
• Direct plant functions to ensure alignment with company objectives and performance targets.
• Support food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and business results.
• Manage facility resources, equipment, inventory, and capital investments.
• Develop, mentor, and lead manufacturing leadership teams.

Job description

Director of Manufacturing Bilingual Spanish

Seeking a proven manufacturing leader to oversee all plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, distribution, and continuous improvement initiatives. This executive role is responsible for driving operational excellence, improving efficiency, ensuring food safety and quality standards, and building high-performing teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead overall manufacturing operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and distribution.
• Develop and execute operational strategies that support business growth and performance goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Establish and maintain strong operational controls, policies, and procedures.
• Direct plant functions to ensure alignment with company objectives and performance targets.
• Support food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and business results.
• Manage facility resources, equipment, inventory, and capital investments.
• Develop, mentor, and lead manufacturing leadership teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Food Science, Operations, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• 5+ years of plant or production management experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, quality systems, food safety, and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and drive operational performance.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing technologies.