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Director of Manufacturing

Director of Manufacturing

JobFormance • Montgomery, IL, United States
18 days ago
Salary
$150,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director of Manufacturing Precision Components & Refurbishment

Location: Montgomery, IL (On-site)

Compensation: $150,000$200,000 base + bonus potential

A regulated precision aerospace manufacturing operation is adding a Director of Manufacturing to lead a specialized facility focused on component repair and aftermarket production. The facility serves industries including automotive, aerospace, and medical devices, producing parts that meet or exceed original OEM specifications.

This is a direct report to the VP of Operations and carries full accountability for the production floor, team performance, and operational strategy. The environment is process-driven but entrepreneurial, meaning the right person needs to be equally comfortable building structure and navigating ambiguity. Leadership here operates with high emotional intelligence and an open-door approach, and they are looking for someone who leads the same way.

What the Job Involves

  • Lead all manufacturing operations across a facility with 5 direct reports on the production floor
  • Maintain full compliance with applicable regulatory certifications and industry requirements
  • Develop and execute operational strategies with annual targets tied to financial, customer, process, and organizational goals
  • Track KPIs and operational trends, holding the team accountable to performance benchmarks set by senior leadership
  • Drive profitability and efficiency through quality execution and strong customer satisfaction
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with quality, engineering, materials, and supply chain to keep operations running without disruption
  • Build and reinforce a culture rooted in safety, reliability, and continuous improvement
  • Support new customer acquisition by ensuring facility capabilities meet and exceed market expectations

What They Need

  • BS/BA required, mechanical engineering or a closely related field strongly preferred or an equivalent of 10+ years of Aerospace manufacturing experience
  • 7+ years of operations leadership experience in a precision, custom, or job shop manufacturing environment
  • Aerospace, manufacturing background is required
  • Mechanically inclined with a strong grasp of complex, custom manufacturing and refurbishment processes
  • High emotional intelligence with the ability to lead through ambiguity and build trust on the floor
  • Experience scaling or leading operations in a high-growth environment
  • Team-first mindset with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution
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