Title: Director of Manufacturing Operations Location: Southwest Montana (On-Site) Compensation: $140, 000 –$160, 000 USD Relocation Support Provided
About the Opportunity:
Our client is a rapidly growing, vertically integrated advanced technology manufacturer located in the Rocky Mountains of Southwest Montana. They are seeking a Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead manufacturing strategy, production execution, and operational performance within a high-tech industrial equipment environment.
This is a senior leadership opportunity within a dynamic, innovation-driven organization that designs and manufactures complex engineered systems for customers worldwide.
Role Overview:
The Director of Manufacturing Operations will oversee all production, quality, supply chain, warehouse, logistics, EH&S, and production engineering functions. This leader will ensure operational excellence while supporting rapid product development and new equipment introduction. Success in this role requires strong technical manufacturing expertise, demonstrated ERP ownership experience, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, growth-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead overall manufacturing strategy and daily operations
Oversee Production, Quality, Production Engineering, EH&S, Logistics/Distribution, and Supply Chain
Maintain production schedules aligned with customer and business requirements
Own and drive the company’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
Develop and implement safety, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance programs
Plan and forecast facilities, equipment, materials, workforce, and technology resources
Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and cost control
Support collaboration across engineering, research, manufacturing, and vendor partners
Lead organizational design, workforce development, and change management initiatives
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution (required)
Master’s degree in Engineering (preferred)
10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
Experience in industrial equipment or high-tech manufacturing environments
Demonstrated ownership and successful implementation of ERP systems
Strong knowledge of MRP, inventory control, warehouse operations, and supply chain management
Experience leading operations in a small to mid-sized, growth-oriented organization
Proven ability to support new product introduction and manufacturing scale-up
Strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills
U.S. Citizenship (required)
Willingness to relocate to Southwest Montana
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary: $140, 000 –$160, 000 USD
3 weeks paid vacation to start
Comprehensive medical, life, and disability insurance (100% premium coverage for employee and family)
401(k) with profit sharing and pension contributions
Relocation support
Note: AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team. #RIMUS
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