Manufacturing Operations Leader: Lean and High-Growth

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Blue Ridge (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Process Solutions (APS) is a precision manufacturing and field services company serving semiconductor infrastructure, industrial, energy, and advanced manufacturing markets. We are backed by Provest Equity Partners.

APS is seeking a hands-on Director of Manufacturing Operations to drive production performance, own the shop floor from planning to quality and safety, and develop a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive leadership in precision, custom, or specialty manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing across production teams and processes.
• Solid understanding of fabrication, machining, welding, or assembly in a made-to-order or project-based manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and execute in a high-mix, fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all manufacturing operations across APS’s fabrication, automation & controls, and field services production activities
• Drive daily production performance against schedule, quality, cost, and safety targets; establish KPI-driven operating rhythms
• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing initiatives: 5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, standard work, and continuous improvement
• Lead capacity planning, production scheduling, and resource allocation to meet on-time delivery commitments
• Partner with supply chain to align material availability with production requirements and project timelines
• Collaborate with engineering and estimating on manufacturability, job costing, and smooth project execution
• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing manufacturing team; coach and lead supervisors and production leads directly
• Maintain and improve quality systems; ensure compliance with customer specs, safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Contribute to operational planning, budgeting, and capital expenditure recommendations

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Production planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing

Tools

ERP systems

Shop floor data systems

Job description

Advanced Process Solutions (APS) is a precision manufacturing and field services company serving semiconductor infrastructure, industrial, energy, and advanced manufacturing markets. We are backed by Provest Equity Partners.

APS is seeking a hands-on Director of Manufacturing Operations to drive production performance, own the shop floor from planning to quality and safety, and develop a high-performing team.