Director of Advanced Manufacturing Operations (Cold Forming Systems)

Job Description

Job DescriptionDirector of Advanced Manufacturing Operations (Cold Forming Systems)

Step into a direct-hire leadership role where each morning starts on the production floor—checking cell readiness, reviewing overnight ERP data, and aligning cross-functional teams around the day’s priorities. By afternoon, you’re chairing a build review for a turnkey cold-forming line, confirming make/buy choices, validating machine acceptance criteria, and preparing for customer handoff. This is the rhythm of leading a U.S.-based facility for an international innovator in turnkey solutions for cold forming of metal wire, tube, and flat stock—seamlessly integrating cutting, notching, punching, welding, and automation. Precision, innovation, and service define the work, backed by expert training and global support.

What you’ll lead

• End-to-end plant operations across Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Maintenance, Inventory/Logistics, Quality, Safety, Finance, and HR
• IT systems and infrastructure that keep operations connected and efficient
• Vendor, customer, and global corporate relationships that fuel performance

How you’ll drive impact

• Operational excellence: Increase efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness across departments
• Customer commitments: Protect on-time delivery and quality to sustain high satisfaction levels
• Program leadership: Direct tooling and equipment build projects—develop timelines, plan shift schedules, and publish weekly status updates
• Project execution: Oversee supply chain planning, make/buy decisions, final machine acceptance, and customer handoff
• KPI ownership: Monitor EBITDA, gross margin, labor allocation, and inventory; run weekly KPI cadences and deliver detailed monthly performance reports to corporate
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Collaboration: Partner closely with Sales, Parts & Service, and IT to remove roadblocks and accelerate outcomes
• Financial stewardship: Align operations with corporate cost control and cash flow directives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field
• 5–10 years in manufacturing or machine shop operations, including 3+ years in a leadership role
• Strong hands-on background in CNC machining, including machine operation
• Proven track record meeting plant performance targets
• Proficiency with ERP systems and lean manufacturing principles
• Robust knowledge of supply chain, production planning, quality assurance, and safety protocols
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume environment
• French language skills a plus

Core proficiencies

• CNC Programming
• Lean Manufacturing Principles

Ready to lead a high-impact operation with global reach? Apply now.