WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership (Plant Management) experience with a strong background in lean/CI.
• Proven track record in talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement.
• Expertise in OEE, SIOP, RCCA, and operational KPIs.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting and cost control, and P&L management.
• Knowledge of OSHA, HSE, and sustainability best practices.
• Strategic thinker with experience in Manufacturing 4.0, automation, and AI-driven processes.
• Must reside near one of the following locations: Buckeye, AZ · Dallas, TX · De Soto, KS · Lawrenceville, GA · Orlando, FL · Pleasant Prairie, WI · Erie, PA
• Willingness to travel ~ 70%

PURPOSE OF ROLE

The Director of Manufacturing is a strategic and hands-on leadership role responsible for driving safety, operational excellence, talent development, and innovation across multiple manufacturing sites while maintaining a customer-centric approach. This position champions a Human-Centered Leadership approach, fostering a culture of growth, mentorship, and accountability while ensuring alignment with the company’s mission, vision, and values.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Eliminate Lost Time Injury Frequency (LTIFR) by promoting a strong safety culture.
• Implement manufacturing standards across all 7 manufacturing sites and the rest of the operations organization.
• Lead lean manufacturing and continuous improvement (CI) culture to optimize processes.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other HSE regulations.
• Develop and implement career path programs to foster employee growth and retention.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to improve morale and retention.
• Ensure training programs are adhered to, to enhance workforce skills and operational effectiveness.
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by minimizing downtime and implementing preventive maintenance (PM) plans.
• Manage Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) at the plant level.
• Establish and enforce quality standards to ensure product consistency and reliability.
• Foster a Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) culture to address defects and inefficiencies.
• Analyze operational data to forecast demand, assess capacity constraints, and develop scalable manufacturing strategies.
• Responsible for an operating budget of $80M+ with and organization of 800+ Rehrig family members.