Define and drive a long-term manufacturing strategy that positions the organization for future scale, agility, and customer demand.
Challenge the status quo by identifying legacy processes that must evolve and championing innovative, sometimes controversial, transformation initiatives.
Translate emerging industry trends, technologies, and operational models into actionable roadmaps.
Transformational Leadership & Team Development
Provide forward-thinking, inspirational leadership that encourages innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
Develop the next generation of manufacturing talent by instilling a future-focused mindset across the organization.
Recruit, grow, and mentor high-performing teams equipped to support both current operations and long-term transformation.
Operational Excellence & Modernization
Lead the modernization of manufacturing processes through lean methodologies, digital tools, and advanced technologies.
Own and analyze KPIs with a focus on identifying systemic improvement opportunities, not just near-term fixes.
Champion a continuous improvement culture focused on increasing capacity, reducing waste, and elevating production flexibility.
Cross-Functional Influence
Partner with engineering, design, supply chain, and global manufacturing teams to architect an end-to-end, future-ready production ecosystem.
Influence senior leaders and peers to align operational evolution with broader business strategy.
Build a global perspective by collaborating with international facilities to optimize our worldwide manufacturing footprint.
Culture, Safety & Quality
Foster a culture where safety, quality, and innovation coexist as core operating principles.
Ensure operational excellence is deeply embedded into daily behaviors, long-term planning, and decision-making.
Maintain full compliance with industry, regulatory, and internal quality standards.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field
10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
Demonstrated success leading strategic change, operational transformation, and future-focused initiatives
Proven ability to influence across organizational levels and drive adoption of new ideas
Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities
Experience engaging directly in operations with a hands-on, empathetic leadership style
Ability to develop and execute long-term operational strategies
Results-oriented mindset with a commitment to product quality and on-time delivery
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement at a transformative scale
Exposure to Shingo principles or similar modern excellence frameworks
Background leading modernization initiatives in complex or high-mix/high-volume environments
