Director of Manufacturing

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Plant Manager in the Food & Beverage Manufacturing industry.
• Proven track record of leading or participating in site transformations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., TPM, Lean Six Sigma).

Summary:

The Senior Director of Manufacturing is a dynamic and strategic leader with a deep expertise in manufacturing operations, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Responsible for driving business outcomes by leveraging collaborative leadership to uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational efficiency. Ensure the achievement of plant performance objectives while cultivating a culture that prioritizes innovation, accountability, and continuous growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Champion initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency, and overall operational performance.
• Drive a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Team Development

• Lead and mentor manufacturing managers, supervisors, and frontline employees.
• Build leadership capabilities within the team to ensure sustainable performance.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Identify and implement opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and waste elimination.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles and standard processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional teams to identify and execute continuous improvement projects.

Customer-Focused Operations

• Collaborate with the Sales & Operations Planning team to ensure operational capacity aligns with customer demand.
• Foster responsiveness and timeliness to meet customer requirements effectively.

Performance Monitoring

• Prepare and analyze reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify improvement areas.
• Use data-driven insights to drive decision-making and enhance operational outcomes.

Quality Assurance

• Partner with the Quality Assurance team to implement robust quality control standards.
• Ensure that product quality consistently meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and execution.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborative and customer-focused mindset.