Manufacturing Plant Leader: Growth, Lean, & People Impact

Aprilaire; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aprilaire seeks a Director of Manufacturing to lead a high-speed 24/5 production facility in Wisconsin. You will drive operational excellence, build a culture of engagement, and scale the organization to support sustained double-digit growth.

This role reports to the Senior VP of Operations and manages a team of up to 250 during peak season. You will develop and execute the plant strategy, champion Lean and continuous improvement, and partner with HR, Quality, and Finance to deliver safety,

Qualifications

• :10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Plant Operational Plan to support growth while ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost control.
• Build and sustain a high-performance culture with engagement and accountability.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, OEE, and problem-solving initiatives across the site.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Quality to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People development

Cross-functional collaboration

Operational excellence

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related field

Master's in Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Business Administration, or Supply Chain

Job description

Aprilaire seeks a Director of Manufacturing to lead a high-speed 24/5 production facility in Wisconsin. You will drive operational excellence, build a culture of engagement, and scale the organization to support sustained double-digit growth.

This role reports to the Senior VP of Operations and manages a team of up to 250 during peak season. You will develop and execute the plant strategy, champion Lean and continuous improvement, and partner with HR, Quality, and Finance to deliver safety,