Director of Manufacturing

Hyve Company Overview 

Hyve Solutions transforms complex engineering challenges into production reality for technology innovators building AI, cloud, and connected infrastructure. As a US-based manufacturing partner, the company rapidly delivers fast, agile execution through dep technical partnerships and co-innovation, and supply chain clarity. Hyve’s integrated ODM, CM, and SI capabilities eliminate vendor complexity while accelerating time-to-market with single-partner accountability from design through scale. The company co-innovates with deep engineering expertise, treating customer success as its own while building tomorrow's digital infrastructure.  

Responsibilities

• Actively managing day to day operations to support manufacturing projects and warranty services within Hyve.
• Guide the internal development/implementation of new projects and services within the manufacturing operations group. 
• Provide support across multiple internal department groups (procurement, engineering, program management, manufacturing, warehouse and quality). 
• Ensure visibility and structure to manufacturing services.
• Review existing system tools and working with internal teams to develop enhancements.
• Analyze costs and pricing methodology to ensure profitability of the various service programs.
• Work, coordinate and drive actions across multiple organizations within Hyve related to the support of Manufacturing Operations, Engineering and Value Added Business Groups.
• Develop systematic methods and procedures to be made uniform across all Hyve Manufacturing locations.
• Participate with senior managers, directors and executives to establish strategic plans and objectives for Manufacturing Operations.
• Regularly interact with executives and major customers (interactions frequently involve special skills, such as negotiating with customers or management or attempting to influence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization).
• Devise high level, cost efficient organizational action plans for meeting business targets and objectives.
• Provide input on planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities and recommending and implementing changes to methods within Manufacturing Operations.
• Work with operational managers to ensure the prioritization of production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency and materials supply.
• Assist and drive the planning of various procedures and budgets related to manufacturing operations.
• Make budgetary recommendations regarding and, at higher levels, controls capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor.
• Participate in internal audits to assigned operations and/or related departments in compliance quality management system.
• Coordinate with appropriate departments the Corrective Action taken on External Audit Nonconformity Reports, ensure timely submission to the Registrar and oversee the overall quality of Manufacturing Operation.
• Respond to non-conformities and other issues raised by internal/external customers, the internal audit team or external auditors.
• Support operations in defining, documenting and implementing processes to ensure compliance with the SYNNEX Operational Standard.
• Perform capacity planning with set priorities.
• Assist in the management of manufacturing, warehouse and customer service readiness to support all services.
• Provide the applicable operation teams with details on new project planning, budgeting and recommend/implement changes to methods for supporting service. 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
• Twelve+ years’ experience in Operations or Engineering including 5+ years’ experience managing direct reports with a Contract Manufacturing environment.
• Strong demonstrated leadership and management skills to achieve operations and business objectives
• Ability to demonstrate excellent negotiation and collaboration skills within an Engineering and Manufacturing environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with both senior management and non-exempt manufacturing staff
• Participate in Internal Audits to assigned operations and/or related departments in compliance with the requirements of ISO 9002:1994 and 9001:2000 (QMS) Quality Management System. 
• Commitment to continuous improvement to comply with ISO 9001:2000 and any other regulatory standards.
• Travel as needed, < 25%. 

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous paid time off and holidays

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.