Manufacturing Managing Director

We are seeking an accomplished Managing Director to lead and oversee all aspects of a manufacturing facility, driving business performance through strategic leadership, operational excellence, financial stewardship, and effective people management.This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring the achievement of business goals and objectives while maintaining a strong culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.The Managing Director will play a critical role in ensuring the plant remains competitive, operationally efficient, customer-focused, and positioned for sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the plant's strategic plan in alignment with corporate objectives, business goals, and long-term growth strategies.Safety & Compliance: Champion a strong safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with internal processes, contractor requirements, and all applicable regulatory standards.Operational Excellence: Oversee all aspects of plant operations, including production, quality, maintenance, and logistics. Drive operational performance through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and other continuous improvement methodologies.Financial Management: Take full ownership of the plant's financial performance, including P&L management, budgeting, financial planning, cost optimization, and capital investment decisions.Team Leadership: Build, develop, and inspire high-performing management and operational teams while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.Customer & Stakeholder Relationships: Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders while identifying market trends, emerging opportunities, and potential avenues for business growth.Product Portfolio Development: Drive product portfolio development and optimization to support profitable growth and sustainability objectives.Process Improvement: Identify, develop, and implement initiatives that enhance productivity, product quality, operational efficiency, and overall plant performance.Talent Development: Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports through ongoing feedback, succession planning, training, and leadership development initiatives.Communication & Alignment: Promote transparent communication, collaboration, and organizational alignment across all levels of the business.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.7–10+ years of progressive leadership experience as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager, Managing Director, or in a similar senior manufacturing leadership position.Demonstrated experience leading fast-paced, competitive, cost-driven manufacturing operations, ideally within a process manufacturing environment.Proven track record of driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and strong safety performance.Extensive P&L management experience, with demonstrated success overseeing budgets, financial KPIs, cost management, and profitability initiatives.Experience working within a complex, matrixed organizational structure.Strong knowledge and practical application of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, statistical methodologies, and continuous improvement tools.Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems and standards.Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including team development, coaching, talent management, and succession planning.Excellent communication, organizational, project management, and strategic planning skills.Ability to drive results, influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and lead organizational change across multiple levels of the business.Previous B2B sales exposure is preferred.Fluency in English is required; Spanish language proficiency is preferred.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, along with experience in data warehousing, IT processes, and business systems.Flexibility to travel and work schedules outside standard business hours as business needs require.