Director of Manufacturing

Director of Manufacturing – Precision Components & Refurbishment Location: Montgomery, IL (On-site) Compensation: $150,000–$200,000 base + bonus potential Overview A regulated precision aerospace manufacturing operation is adding a Director of Manufacturing to lead a specialized facility focused on component repair and aftermarket production. The facility serves industries including automotive, aerospace, and medical devices, producing parts that meet or exceed original OEM specifications. This is a direct report to the VP of Operations and carries full accountability for the production floor, team performance, and operational strategy. The environment is process-driven but entrepreneurial, meaning the right person needs to be equally comfortable building structure and navigating ambiguity. Leadership here operates with high emotional intelligence and an open-door approach, and they are looking for someone who leads the same way. What the Job Involves Lead all manufacturing operations across a facility with 5 direct reports on the production floor Maintain full compliance with applicable regulatory certifications and industry requirements Develop and execute operational strategies with annual targets tied to financial, customer, process, and organizational goals Track KPIs and operational trends, holding the team accountable to performance benchmarks set by senior leadership Drive profitability and efficiency through quality execution and strong customer satisfaction Collaborate cross-functionally with quality, engineering, materials, and supply chain to keep operations running without disruption Build and reinforce a culture rooted in safety, reliability, and continuous improvement Support new customer acquisition by ensuring facility capabilities meet and exceed market expectations What They Need BS/BA required, mechanical engineering or a closely related field strongly preferred or an equivalent of 10+ years of Aerospace manufacturing experience 7+ years of operations leadership experience in a precision, custom, or job shop manufacturing environment Aerospace, manufacturing background is required Mechanically inclined with a strong grasp of complex, custom manufacturing and refurbishment processes High emotional intelligence with the ability to lead through ambiguity and build trust on the floor Experience scaling or leading operations in a high-growth environment Team-first mindset with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution #J-18808-Ljbffr Tom Trese