Director of Manufacturing Operations

Specialized Recruiting Group; Ohio; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Recruiting Group seeks a Director of Manufacturing Operations in West Chester, OH. The role oversees Manufacturing Operations with a focus on people, quality, service, cost, safety, and efficiency, driving Lean/Six Sigma improvements across departments.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field and 8–10+ years in manufacturing management, with strong budgeting and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Operations Management, or related field required.
• 8-10+ years of manufacturing management experience with cross-functional oversight.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma with proven improvement results.
• Demonstrated leadership managing managers/supervisors and driving change.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems; Friedman AS400 experience preferred.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting and scorecard metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop direct reports including Production, Shipping, and Maintenance leadership.
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations focusing on people, quality, service, cost, safety, and efficiency.
• Identify operational challenges, implement corrective actions, drive Lean and Six Sigma improvements.
• Monitor processes, quality systems, and audits to ensure standards and customer expectations.
• Develop and track operational scorecards for accountability and improvement.
• Create and manage annual operating budgets including revenue, expenses, capex, and capacity planning.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on long-term strategic goals and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Budgeting

Cross-functional leadership

ERP systems

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing Operations

Tools

Friedman AS400

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Located in West Chester, OH

Salary: $120-$150k/yr

Director of Manufacturing Operations

Location: West Chester, OH

Pay: $120-$150k/yr

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Operations Management, or related field required.
• 8-10+ years of manufacturing management experience with cross-functional oversight in fabrication, assembly, materials management, quality, and process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies with a proven ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing managers/supervisors, improving team performance, and leading organizational change.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems; Friedman AS400 experience preferred.
• Strong financial and operational acumen, including budgeting, scorecard metrics, and understanding of financial statements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, enforce safety compliance, and maintain high standards of quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop direct reports including Production, Shipping, and Maintenance leadership while managing hiring, performance, attendance, and employee development.
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations with a focus on people, quality, service, cost, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Identify operational challenges, implement corrective action plans, and drive continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, and process optimization initiatives.
• Monitor manufacturing processes, quality systems, and compliance audits to ensure adherence to company standards and customer expectations.
• Develop and track operational scorecards, using performance metrics to drive accountability and organizational improvement.
• Create and manage annual operating budgets, including revenue, expenses, capital expenditures, and capacity planning initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to establish long-term strategic goals, support company growth initiatives, and improve overall operational scalability.

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