Director of Manufacturing Excellence & Lean Ops

CiresiMorek; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CiresiMorek in California seeks a Director of Operations to lead manufacturing, drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity, and set long-term production strategies to boost throughput and capacity.

This executive will oversee day-to-day production, partner across Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Maintenance, and Quality, coach leaders, manage budgets, and guide capital investments to sustain growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations by establishing production priorities, optimizing capacity, and ensuring customer delivery, quality, and cost objectives are consistently achieved.
• Drive operational excellence through KPI management, Lean Manufacturing, workforce optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives that increase productivity and profitability.
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Maintenance, and Quality to improve production flow, launch new products, and eliminate operational constraints.
• Develop manufacturing talent by coaching leaders, implementing cross-training strategies, and building a culture centered on accountability, engagement, and operational discipline.
• Manage operational budgets, capital planning initiatives, and resource allocation to maximize manufacturing performance and support future growth.

Skills

Leadership

KPI management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related field

Job description

CiresiMorek in California seeks a Director of Operations to lead manufacturing, drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity, and set long-term production strategies to boost throughput and capacity.

This executive will oversee day-to-day production, partner across Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Maintenance, and Quality, coach leaders, manage budgets, and guide capital investments to sustain growth.