Director of Industrial & Specialty Products Value Stream

Job Description

Job Description

Build what matters. Lead how it’s made.

Re:Build’s mission is to make sure the next wave of vital products is built at scale in America. Our end-to-end manufacturing platform powers customers across aerospace and defense, electrification, medical, energy and environment, and robotics and automation. The way we work—guided by The Re:Build Way principles—is as important as what we make.

Is this you?

• Do you excel at orchestrating flow in high-mix, low-volume machining?
• Are you energized by coaching production supervisors, manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, and technicians toward measurable results?
• Can you balance flexibility and rapid changeovers with rock-solid on-time performance, safety, and quality?

What you will lead at Oribi

• Strategic operations: Develop and execute the roadmap to run and scale the Industrial & Specialty Products value stream at Oribi while managing daily production, maintenance, quality, and logistics.
• Safety and compliance: Drive a zero-incident culture and meet OSHA, FDA, and environmental requirements.
• People and culture: Hire, mentor, and grow a high-performing team across production, quality, supply chain, and engineering.
• Lean excellence: Apply Value Stream Analysis, Rapid Improvement Events, SMED, and 5S to remove waste and improve flow.
• Performance management: Improve OEE, productivity, scrap, and labor efficiency via Basic Problem Solving and Root Cause/Countermeasure.
• Financial stewardship: Own the value stream P&L and budget, reducing cost while managing labor, overhead, and operating expenses.
• Scheduling and materials: Direct production scheduling and material forecasting for availability, optimal inventory, and reliable delivery.
• Cross-functional partnership: Collaborate with Sourcing/Supply Chain, Technical, Quality, and Commercial teams to align capabilities with customer needs and market shifts.
• Process optimization: Enhance existing processes, automation, and quality control systems for high-yield, cost-efficient output.
• Technology scouting: Stay ahead of emerging machining technologies to keep the value stream competitive.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years machine shop management; composites experience is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role within a sophisticated manufacturing environment.
• Background managing high-mix, low-volume operations and/or diverse product portfolios preferred.
• Deep understanding of machining manufacturing.
• Hands-on Lean production experience.
• Proven leadership, team-building, and talent development capability.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001.

Grow with us

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

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