Manufacturing Director (1158724)

The Judge Group; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Equity options

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Manufacturing Director in Bend, OR to serve as the top operational executive responsible for the site's strategic direction, operational performance, and P&L accountability. You will lead production, engineering, supply chain, quality, EHS, and maintenance to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture standards.

The ideal candidate has Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, 10+ years in complex manufacturing, and 3+ years as Plant Manager or Site Director, with a BS in

Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification required.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in complex manufacturing environments, including 3+ years as Plant Manager, General Manager, or Site Director.
• Deep operational command of Lean manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, TPM, APQP, and SPC.
• BS in Engineering, Operations, or related technical field; Master’s/MBA preferred.
• Full P&L responsibility experience with a track record of margin expansion and supply chain efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• P&L & Strategic Leadership: Manage site budgets and CapEx; establish multi-year manufacturing roadmaps.
• Operational Excellence: Drive Lean transformation and CI culture using Lean frameworks and Value Stream Optimization.
• Complex Manufacturing Execution: Oversee production scheduling, material flow, capacity planning, and OEE.
• Cross-Functional Management: Lead EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Maintenance, and HR for compliance and safety.
• Talent Development & Culture: Build and retain a high-performing leadership team; foster safety-first culture.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Lean manufacturing

Value Stream Mapping

APQP

SPC

P&L management

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Education

BS in Engineering

Master’s/MBA preferred

Job description

Location

Bend, OR

Salary

$180,000.00 USD Annually - $210,000.00 USD Annually

Description

Industry leading manufacturing company in the Bend-Redmond, OR area is seeking a Manufacturing Director that 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.