Manufacturing Lead

Harnham; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Harnham is seeking a Smart Manufacturing & Factory Technology Lead to guide global initiatives in automation, digital transformation, and next-generation manufacturing within a highly automated plant. You will partner with site leadership to shape technology strategy, oversee manufacturing IT, automation, robotics, and OT programs, and drive productivity, quality and capacity improvements.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of manufacturing and automation leadership in complex production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
• 10+ years in manufacturing, automation, industrial tech, or semiconductor environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering, manufacturing IT, or automation organizations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership to align technology strategy with business objectives.
• Lead manufacturing IT, automation, and smart manufacturing initiatives.
• Drive improvements in factory performance, operational efficiency, and system reliability.
• Champion digital transformation, automation, AI, and next-generation manufacturing technologies.
• Build and develop high-performing engineering and technical teams.
• Lead cross-functional programs that enhance productivity, quality, and capacity.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing expertise

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Smart Manufacturing & Factory Technology Lead

Compensation: Up to $300,000 Base + Bonus

A leading advanced manufacturing organization is seeking a senior technology leader to drive factory automation, smart manufacturing, and digital transformation initiatives within a highly automated production environment.

This executive will serve as the primary technology partner to site leadership, overseeing manufacturing systems, automation, robotics, and operational technology strategies that directly impact productivity, quality, capacity, and business performance.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of manufacturing operations expertise, technology leadership, and organizational influence, with a proven track record of leading large-scale automation or manufacturing technology teams in complex production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership to align technology strategy with business objectives.
• Lead manufacturing IT, automation, and smart manufacturing initiatives.
• Drive improvements in factory performance, operational efficiency, and system reliability.
• Champion digital transformation, automation, AI, and next-generation manufacturing technologies.
• Build and develop high-performing engineering and technical teams.
• Lead cross-functional programs that enhance productivity, quality, and capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, automation, industrial technology, or semiconductor environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering, manufacturing IT, or automation organizations.
• Strong background in manufacturing systems, automation, and operational technology.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale transformational initiatives.

This is a highly visible leadership role offering the opportunity to shape the future of advanced manufacturing through technology, automation, and innovation.