Director of Manufacturing Operations

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Blue Ridge (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Process Solutions (APS) is a precision manufacturing and field services company serving semiconductor infrastructure, industrial, energy, and advanced manufacturing markets. We are backed by Provest Equity Partners.

APS is seeking a hands-on Director of Manufacturing Operations to drive production performance, own the shop floor from planning to quality and safety, and develop a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive leadership in precision, custom, or specialty manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing across production teams and processes.
• Solid understanding of fabrication, machining, welding, or assembly in a made-to-order or project-based manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and execute in a high-mix, fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all manufacturing operations across APS’s fabrication, automation & controls, and field services production activities
• Drive daily production performance against schedule, quality, cost, and safety targets; establish KPI-driven operating rhythms
• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing initiatives: 5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, standard work, and continuous improvement
• Lead capacity planning, production scheduling, and resource allocation to meet on-time delivery commitments
• Partner with supply chain to align material availability with production requirements and project timelines
• Collaborate with engineering and estimating on manufacturability, job costing, and smooth project execution
• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing manufacturing team; coach and lead supervisors and production leads directly
• Maintain and improve quality systems; ensure compliance with customer specs, safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Contribute to operational planning, budgeting, and capital expenditure recommendations

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Production planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing

Tools

ERP systems

Shop floor data systems

Job description

Advanced Process Solutions (APS) is a precision manufacturing and field services company serving the semiconductor infrastructure, industrial, energy, and advanced manufacturing markets. Backed by Provest Equity Partners, APS delivers precision plastic fabrication, automation & controls, and field services to clients nationwide. We are focused on operational excellence, disciplined growth, and building scalable manufacturing capabilities across all three service lines.

APS is seeking a hands-on Director of Manufacturing Operations to drive production performance and build the systems, processes, and team capabilities needed to support our next phase of growth. Reporting to senior leadership, this role owns the shop floor, from production planning to quality, safety, and workforce development. While partnering cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, and commercial teams to deliver for our customers. This role is ideal for a proven manufacturing leader with strong technical fundamentals and a track record of implementing Lean principles in precision or custom manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all manufacturing operations across APS’s fabrication, automation & controls, and field services production activities
• Drive daily production performance against schedule, quality, cost, and safety targets; establish KPI-driven operating rhythms
• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing initiatives: 5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, standard work, and continuous improvement
• Lead capacity planning, production scheduling, and resource allocation to meet on-time delivery commitments
• Partner with supply chain to align material availability with production requirements and project timelines
• Collaborate with engineering and estimating on manufacturability, job costing, and smooth project execution
• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing manufacturing team; coach and lead supervisors and production leads directly
• Maintain and improve quality systems; ensure compliance with customer specs, safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Contribute to operational planning, budgeting, and capital expenditure recommendations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related field
• 3+ years of progressive leadership in precision, custom, or specialty manufacturing operations
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing across production teams and processes
• Solid understanding of fabrication, machining, welding, or assembly in a made-to-order or project-based manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and execute in a high-mix, fast-paced production environment

Preferred Experience

• Specialty plastics fabrication, process piping, industrial automation, or control panel manufacturing
• Semiconductor infrastructure, cleanroom, or highly regulated manufacturing environments
• PE-backed, high-growth, or operationally scaling business environments
• ERP-driven production management and shop floor data systems
• Field services operations or project-based manufacturing with variable scope and custom deliverables
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus tied to operational and business results
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, PTO, and company holidays
• Direct visibility and access to ownership and executive leadership

Why Join APS

This is a ground-floor leadership opportunity for a manufacturing operator who wants real ownership over how a growing business produces, delivers, and improves. At APS, the Director of Manufacturing Operations isn’t a title, it’s a mandate. You’ll have direct influence over our shop floor culture, production systems, and the operational foundation we’re building for long-term growth.