Multi-Site Manufacturing Leader: Operational Excellence

comfortsystemsusa; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Comfort Systems USA's TAS division in Houston seeks a Director of Manufacturing to oversee production across multiple facilities. You will shape strategy, manage budgets, and lead supervisors and hourly staff.

You will drive continuous improvement, evaluate processes, lead capital projects, monitor KPIs, and ensure EHS and QA/QC compliance while building leadership pipelines. This role requires 10+ years in manufacturing with strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in operations management, engineering or related field.
• Substitution for military leadership and/or technical work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 10+ years of experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial production environments.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing manufacturing operations and production teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for manufacturing operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, operational excellence, and cost reduction efforts across all facilities.
• Oversee manufacturing operations across multiple facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production performance.
• Evaluate and optimize production workflows, assembly methods, and operational processes to improve productivity, quality, and throughput.
• Lead capital equipment planning, acquisition, facility layout improvements, and ROI analysis to support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Direct workforce planning, staffing, scheduling, training, and employee development for all production departments.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, production targets, and quality objectives, ensuring accountability and achievement of business goals.
• Develop, analyze, and communicate production, operational, staffing, and performance metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure projects, departmental objectives, and production commitments are completed on schedule and within approved budgets.
• Manage capacity planning and resource allocation based on sales forecasts, backlog demands, and customer requirements.
• Foster a culture of EHS, QA/QC, and regulatory compliance across all manufacturing operations.
• Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and manufacturing best practices to drive innovation and operational improvements.
• Develop and implement succession planning, leadership development, and training programs to strengthen organizational capability.

Skills

Operational leadership

Continuous improvement

Effective communication

People management

Strategic planning

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Military leadership experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Comfort Systems USA's TAS division in Houston seeks a Director of Manufacturing to oversee production across multiple facilities. You will shape strategy, manage budgets, and lead supervisors and hourly staff.

You will drive continuous improvement, evaluate processes, lead capital projects, monitor KPIs, and ensure EHS and QA/QC compliance while building leadership pipelines. This role requires 10+ years in manufacturing with strong leadership.