Director of Manufacturing Operations in Rosemount, Minnesota at Ajulia Executive Search

• Location: Rosemount, Minnesota
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #26311

Are you looking to make a career change to an exciting company? This exciting opportunity as a Director of Manufacturing Operations offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this role could be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all plant operations, including production, maintenance, safety, quality, delivery performance, and financial objectives.
• Promote a strong safety-focused culture while driving operational metrics such as on-time delivery, product quality, throughput, labor efficiency, cost control, and rework reduction.
• Manage workforce planning, scheduling, production capacity, and workflow optimization to ensure operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with process engineering teams to streamline operations, eliminate bottlenecks, and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and visual management practices.
• Develop and execute the manufacturing operations strategy by establishing key performance indicators (KPIs), actionable plans, and budget oversight to improve profitability and operational performance.
• Ensure operational preparedness for the implementation of new technologies, equipment, capabilities, and product introductions while supporting effective change management.
• Partner with cross-functional departments to drive seamless execution, resolve production challenges, and address customer escalations effectively.
• Lead, mentor, and develop site leadership teams by fostering accountability, urgency, collaboration, and a culture of continuous improvement. Serve as a key representative of the facility for employees, customers, and senior leadership.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing and operations leadership roles.
• Extensive experience managing production operations in manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success working in high-volume, precision-driven, and technologically advanced manufacturing settings.
• Proven ability to improve production systems and operational processes through structured execution and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration skills across diverse teams and environments.
• Exposure to regulated manufacturing standards and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO, ITAR, CGMP, CMMC) is preferred.
• Experience supporting production growth, process expansion, and the introduction of new product lines, equipment, or technologies.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Direct Hire

Salary: $136K-$205K annually

Ask for: Deb

Job Id: 26311

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.

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