Director of Manufacturing
Location: Greensboro | Winston-Salem | High Point (Onsite)
Industry Experience: Food, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Tobacco, Cosmetics, or other regulated manufacturing environments
Are you an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth, and highly regulated environment? We’re seeking a Director of Manufacturing to drive operational excellence, scale capacity, and lead a high-performance team through rapid expansion and continuous improvement.
In this role, you will shape long-term manufacturing strategy, elevate productivity, and ensure safety, quality, and cost performance across all production areas. You’ll directly lead managers, engineers, production teams, and contingent labor while building a culture of accountability and collaboration.
Competitive Base Salary + Bonus + LTIP
Excellent Benefits
Key Responsibilities include:
- Develop multi-year manufacturing and operational strategies to strengthen organizational capability and increase productivity.
- Lead and mentor Operations Managers, Engineers, Maintenance and Production staff to align initiatives with company goals.
- Drive Continuous Improvement, Lean, Waste Reduction, and Capacity-Building initiatives.
- Oversee project teams responsible for implementing new procedures, systems, and policies; track progress against goals and timelines.
- Stay ahead of emerging technologies and business opportunities to enhance operations.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships to increase collaboration and drive strategic impact.
- Provide guidance on organizational effectiveness, team collaboration, and corrective action when needed.
- Ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and compliance with all regulatory standards.
Requirements include:
- BS degree in Management, Engineering, Manufacturing Technology or related field.
- 5+ years of experience as a Senior Leader in a fast-paced, regulated, multi-shift, manufacturing environment.
- Proven leadership experience building and developing high-performing teams.
- Experience in regulated manufacturing (food, pharma, medical device, tobacco, cosmetics, etc.).
- Strong background in Lean, Continuous Improvement, Waste Reduction, and Capacity Planning.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and efficiency drivers.
- Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to make sound, timely decisions in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
- Track record of identifying opportunities for change and using strategic thinking to deliver meaningful results.
The Ideal Candidate will be:
- A hands-on leader, out on the Production Floor, who loves developing people and leading teams.
- Someone with strong manufacturing fundamentals and experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- A flexible, adaptable individual who embraces rapid change.
- A Manufacturing Leader who thrives in a fast-paced, fast-growing environment.
- A capacity-builder who can balance today’s needs with tomorrow’s growth.
