- Salary
- $180k+/yr
- Location
- North Carolina, North Carolina
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Director
Description
MEDICAL DEVICE / PRECISION METAL
A high-growth manufacturer is hiring a Director of Manufacturing to lead operations and scale capacity for ultra-precision small metal parts supporting medical technology. You’ll run manufacturing performance across safety, quality, throughput, and cost – while partnering closely with R&D and Engineering to develop, qualify, and sustain high-precision, multi-step batch processes (including chemistry-based processes).
DAY-TO-DAY OF THE ROLE
Operational leadership & performance
- Own manufacturing KPIs and deliver excellence across safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery
- Build scalable plans to anticipate future capacity needs in a fast-growth environment
- Strengthen operational robustness to improve assurance of supply
Process development, control & continuous improvement
- Establish, optimise, and sustain multi-step, high-precision batch manufacturing processes
- Ensure process changes are controlled, validated, and properly approved
- Drive Lean / Six Sigma / continuous improvement across operations
People & cross-functional leadership
- Lead and develop technicians/operators to produce to specification while operating equipment safely and efficiently
- Maintain strong working relationships with R&D/Engineering; communicate challenges and wins openly
- Collaborate with commercial/sales teams to ensure optimal customer outcomes
Broader operations scope
- Manage supply chain, facilities, and related support activities for manufacturing
- Continuously optimise for safety, quality, throughput, and cost
SKILLS YOU NEED
- 8–10 years’ progressively broader manufacturing leadership (e.g., medical devices, pharma, MIM, or process-intensive manufacturing)
- Strong technical foundation in high-precision, multi-step batch processes (chemistry-based experience strongly valued)
- Proven success with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methods
- Track record leading teams, scaling operations, and delivering KPI performance
- Excellent communication and ability to influence cross-functional partners
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the Director of Manufacturing job, submit your details using the application form below. Your submission will be sent to Jordan King.
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