Industry leading manufacturing company in the
Bend-Redmond, ORarea is seeking a
Manufacturing Directorthat serves as the top operational executive responsible for the total strategic direction, operational performance, and P&L accountability of our complex manufacturing site. This role leads all plant operations-including production, engineering, supply chain, quality, EHS, and maintenance-to ensure safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture standards are consistently met.
The ideal candidate is an accomplished, hands-on operational executive with deep experience managing high-mix or highly technical manufacturing environments. A master practitioner of operational excellence, the Site Director
must possess a Lean Six Sigma Black Beltand demonstrated mastery of
Lean manufacturing methodologiesto transform site productivity, elevate workforce performance, and drive long-term business profitability.
Core Responsibilities- P&L & Strategic Leadership:Manage site operational budgets and capital expenditures (CapEx); establish multi-year manufacturing roadmaps aligned with corporate growth targets.
- Operational Excellence:Drive site-wide Lean transformation and Continuous Improvement culture using advanced Lean manufacturing frameworks, Value Stream Optimization, and Tiered Accountability systems.
- Complex Manufacturing Execution:Oversee production scheduling, material flow, capacity planning, and technical engineering for high-complexity product lines to achieve maximum Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Cross-Functional Management:Lead and align departmental heads (EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Maintenance, and HR) to ensure continuous regulatory compliance, product quality, and workplace safety.
- Talent Development & Culture:Build, coach, and retain a high-performing leadership team; foster an inclusive, accountable, and safety-first workplace culture across all shifts.
Required Qualifications- Prerequisite Certification:Lean Six Sigma Black Beltcertification required for consideration.
- Experience:10+ years of progressive leadership experience in complex manufacturing environments (e.g., aerospace, automotive, medical devices, advanced industrial equipment, or precision electronics), including 3+ years as a Plant Manager, General Manager, or Site Director.
- Technical Mastery:Deep operational command of Lean manufacturing principles, Value Stream Mapping, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and statistical process control (SPC).
- Education:B.S. in Engineering, Operations, or related technical field; Master's/MBA preferred.
- P&L & Business Acumen:Full P&L responsibility experience with a track record of driving margin expansion, scrap reduction, and supply chain efficiencies.
Compensation & BenefitsThey offer a competitive executive compensation package that includes full health/wellness benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan, and equity options.
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