Director of Value-Add Manufacturing

Eastern Metal Supply; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Metal Supply in Boynton Beach, FL is seeking a Director of Value-Add Manufacturing to lead machining, fabrication, assembly, kitting, packaging, finishing, and custom processing. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while shaping manufacturing strategy and workforce development.

You will partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Procurement, and Distribution to align capabilities with customer needs, oversee budgeting and ROI initiatives, and promote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required.
• MBA and Lean/Six Sigma certifications are preferred.
• 10–15 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing strategies and roadmaps aligned with company goals.
• Direct machining, fabrication, assembly, kitting, packaging, finishing, and scheduling.
• Lead safety programs, OSHA and environmental compliance initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement with Lean, Kaizen, and waste reduction.
• Oversee budgets, capital expenditures, and ROI analyses.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing managers and supervisors.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems

Budgeting & ROI

Leadership & coaching

Quality and safety focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

MBA preferred

Lean/Six Sigma certification

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning software

Job description

Position Summary

The Director of Value-Add Manufacturing oversees all value-added manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives are consistently achieved. This role provides strategic leadership for manufacturing activities including machining, fabrication, assembly, kitting, packaging, finishing, and custom processing operations. The position is responsible for driving operational excellence through process improvement, workforce development, cross-functional collaboration, and execution of manufacturing strategies that support company growth and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop manufacturing strategies, capacity plans, growth initiatives, performance goals, and operational roadmaps aligned with company objectives.
• Operational Management: Direct machining, fabrication, assembly, kitting, packaging, finishing, production scheduling, labor planning, equipment utilization, and workflow optimization.
• Safety & Compliance: Lead safety programs, OSHA compliance, environmental compliance, facility audits, risk reduction, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Quality Assurance: Drive quality systems, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, defect reduction, scrap reduction, and customer satisfaction.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, process optimization, waste elimination, productivity improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Financial Management: Manage operating budgets, capital expenditures, cost reduction programs, ROI analysis, and profitability improvement initiatives.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, develop, coach, and retain high-performing managers, supervisors, and manufacturing personnel while supporting succession planning.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Sales, Procurement, Distribution, and Customer Service to align manufacturing capabilities with business requirements.
• Key Performance Metrics: Safety, On-Time Delivery, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), Throughput, Labor Productivity, First Pass Yield, Scrap Reduction, Inventory Turns, Cost Performance, Customer Satisfaction, and EBITDA improvement.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related discipline required. MBA preferred. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, APICS/ASCM, or related certifications preferred.

Experience/Skills/Abilities Required

• 10-15 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years leading managers and supervisors.
• Experience managing machining, fabrication, assembly, and value-added manufacturing operations.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience with ERP systems, production planning, inventory management, and KPI reporting.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and capital planning.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Noise levels may be high at times. Position requires regular presence in office and manufacturing environments. Standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. Appropriate PPE must be worn when required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and has equal access to opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and has equal access to opportunities.

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