Global Manufacturing Director: Lean, High-Precision Ops

addium; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Team-building activities

Job summary

Addium in Pullman, Washington is seeking a Director of Global Manufacturing Operations to lead contract manufacturers, oversee in‑house final assembly, calibration, and logistics, and drive strategic production improvements.

This hands‑on leader must combine strong financial acumen with a track record in low‑volume, high‑mix manufacturing, Lean and Six Sigma, and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing) are a plus.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in a complex, precision product high-tech electronics manufacturing leadership role including operations envelope, with strong financial collaboration.
• Proven experience in improving and scaling production operations in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing organization.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to make data-driven decisions.
• Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Hybrid Production Management: define and execute the global manufacturing strategy, overseeing external Contract Manufacturers (CMs) for component production while managing in-house teams for high-precision final assembly, firmware flashing, and calibration.
• CM Relationship & Negotiation: Own the relationship with global contract manufacturers. Negotiate Master Service Agreements, enforce SLAs, and conduct regular audits to ensure partners meet tolerances for scientific instrumentation.
• S&OP management: Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. Align demand forecasts with production schedules to optimize inventory for High Mix, Low Volume without tying up working capital.

Skills

Leadership

Financial skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing or related field

Advanced degree or certifications (Six Sigma, Lean)

Job description

Addium in Pullman, Washington is seeking a Director of Global Manufacturing Operations to lead contract manufacturers, oversee in‑house final assembly, calibration, and logistics, and drive strategic production improvements.

This hands‑on leader must combine strong financial acumen with a track record in low‑volume, high‑mix manufacturing, Lean and Six Sigma, and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.