Head of Manufacturing Excellence & Growth

Vertech; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertech is seeking a Director of Manufacturing to lead and optimize all manufacturing operations, including the Panel Shop, across the organization. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes to drive safety, quality, and efficiency.

The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering, automation, project management, and sales to support growth, while fostering a culture of teamwork, innovation, passion, professionalism,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field.
• MBA is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
• At least 5 years of experience with strategy development and leadership (including direct reports).
• Experience in industrial automation, panel fabrication, or control systems integration preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain, and production planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing and panel shop operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes, standards, and workflows to improve productivity and consistency.
• Ensure on-time delivery of manufactured products aligned with project schedules and customer expectations.
• Monitor production metrics and implement corrective actions to meet operational goals.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Lead and manage manufacturing personnel, including HR policies such as performance management, hiring, training, and development.
• Build and maintain a skilled workforce aligned with current and future production needs.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain a strategic plan for manufacturing operations aligned with company objectives.
• Identify and implement process improvements, lean initiatives, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Establish KPIs and report results to leadership.
• Drive standardization of manufacturing processes and documentation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Automation, and Project Management teams to ensure manufacturability and efficient execution.
• Align manufacturing capabilities with growth initiatives and strategic markets.
• Support continuous improvement of project execution methodologies.
• Manage manufacturing budgets, labor efficiency, and material utilization.
• Optimize resource allocation to meet financial targets and operational goals.
• Monitor and improve labor multipliers, utilization rates, and production costs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Process optimization

Team management

KPIs & data analysis

Communication

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing know-how

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Manufacturing systems

Job description

Vertech is seeking a Director of Manufacturing to lead and optimize all manufacturing operations, including the Panel Shop, across the organization. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes to drive safety, quality, and efficiency.

The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering, automation, project management, and sales to support growth, while fostering a culture of teamwork, innovation, passion, professionalism,