Head of Scalable Manufacturing & Automation

Brightpath Associates LLC; Urbana (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a Director of Manufacturing to lead manufacturing operations across multiple product lines and design scalable systems for future growth.

This role emphasizes strategic leadership, process design, and continuous improvement, focusing on team development and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include operational excellence initiatives, aligning manufacturing with business growth, and fostering a culture of accountability.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in manufacturing operations, capable of analyzing data to drive performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing operations and scaling systems.
• Ability to balance safety, quality, and financial outcomes.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations across multiple product lines.
• Design and evolve operational systems and standard work.
• Drive initiatives for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align manufacturing with business strategy.
• Build and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Strong leadership and people development skills

Strategic, operational, and business judgment

Ability to analyze operational data

Understanding of Lean principles

Effective communication and collaboration

Job description

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a Director of Manufacturing to lead manufacturing operations across multiple product lines and design scalable systems for future growth.

This role emphasizes strategic leadership, process design, and continuous improvement, focusing on team development and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include operational excellence initiatives, aligning manufacturing with business growth, and fostering a culture of accountability.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in manufacturing operations, capable of analyzing data to drive performance improvements.