Manufacturing Director

The Judge Group; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Equity options

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Manufacturing Director in the Bend-Redmond, OR area. This top operational executive will own the total strategic direction, P&L accountability, and safety and quality standards for a high-mix manufacturing site.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and deep knowledge of Lean manufacturing, TPM, APQP, and SPC to drive productivity, workforce performance, and long-term profitability.

Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification required.
• 10+ years in progressive leadership in complex manufacturing environments.
• 3+ years as Plant Manager, General Manager, or Site Director.
• Deep knowledge of Lean, Value Stream Mapping, TPM, APQP, and SPC.
• BS in Engineering, Operations, or related field; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide P&L and strategic leadership for the site.
• Lead Lean transformation and continuous improvement across the site.
• Oversee production scheduling, material flow, capacity planning, and TPM for high-complexity product lines.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, HR) to ensure compliance and safety.
• Develop and retain a high-performing leadership team and foster a safety-first culture.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Operational excellence

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Value Stream Mapping

SPC

APQP

TPM

Job description

Industry leading manufacturing company in the Bend-Redmond, OR area is seeking aManufacturing Directorthat serves as the top operational executive responsible for the total strategic direction, operational performance, and P&L accountability of our complex manufacturing site. This role leads all plant operations—including production, engineering, supply chain, quality, EHS, and maintenance—to ensure safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture standards are consistently met.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished, hands-on operational executive with deep experience managing high-mix or highly technical manufacturing environments. A master practitioner of operational excellence, the Site Director must possess a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and demonstrated mastery of Lean manufacturing methodologies to transform site productivity, elevate workforce performance, and drive long-term business profitability.

Core Responsibilities

• P&L & Strategic Leadership: Manage site operational budgets and capital expenditures (CapEx); establish multi-year manufacturing roadmaps aligned with corporate growth targets.

• Operational Excellence: Drive site-wide Lean transformation and Continuous Improvement culture using advanced Lean manufacturing frameworks, Value Stream Optimization, and Tiered Accountability systems.

• Complex Manufacturing Execution: Oversee production scheduling, material flow, capacity planning, and technical engineering for high-complexity product lines to achieve maximum Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

• Cross-Functional Management: Lead and align departmental heads (EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Maintenance, and HR) to ensure continuous regulatory compliance, product quality, and workplace safety.

• Talent Development & Culture: Build, coach, and retain a high-performing leadership team; foster an inclusive, accountable, and safety-first workplace culture across all shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Prerequisite Certification: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification required for consideration.

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in complex manufacturing environments (e.g., aerospace, automotive, medical devices, advanced industrial equipment, or precision electronics), including 3+ years as a Plant Manager, General Manager, or Site Director.

• Technical Mastery: Deep operational command of Lean manufacturing principles, Value Stream Mapping, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and statistical process control (SPC).

• Education: B.S. in Engineering, Operations, or related technical field; Master’s/MBA preferred.

• P&L & Business Acumen: Full P&L responsibility experience with a track record of driving margin expansion, scrap reduction, and supply chain efficiencies.

Compensation & Benefits

They offer a competitive executive compensation package that includes full health/wellness benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan, and equity options.