Director of Manufacturing Optimization

Job Description

Job Description

Director, Manufacturing Process Optimization

Location : Richmond

Role Overview

We are establishing a pool for a senior leader to drive process excellence within production operations. As the Director of Manufacturing Process

Optimization, you will oversee strategic initiatives to raise throughput, reduce waste, and embed robust manufacturing practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of standardized process frameworks across machining, finishing, and final assembly.
• Champion continuous improvement campaigns (Kaizen, value-stream mapping, process simplification).
• Scope and oversee capital investments for new equipment, tooling modernization, and automation.
• Build and coach a team of process engineers, guiding execution of technical improvement projects.
• Serve as a process authority during design review, manufacture-ability analysis, and change control.
• Partner with operations, quality, supply chain, and external vendors to resolve systemic production issues.
• Monitor and report key metrics (OEE, throughput, defects) to senior leadership and recommend adjustments.

Required Qualifications

Desirable / Bonus Attributes

EEO & Local Compliance Statement (VA)

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities under the Virginia Values Act and applicable federal laws. Decisions on hiring, compensation, and promotions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.