Director of Value-Add Manufacturing

Eastern Metal Supply, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Metal Supply, Inc. seeks a Director of Value-Add Manufacturing to lead all value-added operations including machining, fabrication, assembly, kitting, packaging, finishing, and custom processing.

You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while shaping manufacturing strategy and capital planning. Ideal candidates bring 10–15 years of leadership in manufacturing, strong Lean experience, and a proven ability to manage ERP-driven production planning and KPI reporting.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years leading managers and supervisors.
• Experience with machining, fabrication, assembly, value-added manufacturing operations.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience with ERP, 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.

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, Throughput, Labor Productivity, First Pass Yield, Scrap Reduction, Inventory Turns, Cost Performance, Customer Satisfaction, EBITDA improvement

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

ERP systems

Budgeting

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP software (e.g., SAP/Oracle)

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.

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