Director of Manufacturing

Job Summary

The Director of Manufacturing leads all manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost‑effective production while meeting quality and delivery targets. This role drives continuous improvement, manages budgets and resources, partners with Engineering and executive leadership to achieve business objectives, and develops manufacturing teams to improve productivity, employee engagement, and overall profitability.

Location: Michigan City, Indiana

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: $170,000 - 230,000 per year

Work Hours: 7am to 3pm

Education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Oversee all manufacturing operations, including fabrication, machining, assembly, facility management, and maintenance.
• Drive continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, standardization, waste reduction, and 6S initiatives.
• Optimize production costs, productivity, efficiency, plant utilization, and overall profitability.
• Ensure production schedules, product lead times, quality standards, and on‑time delivery targets are consistently met.
• Establish and monitor manufacturing KPIs for safety, cost, quality, productivity, overtime, and performance.
• Develop and manage annual operating plans, budgets, capital investments, and workforce planning.
• Partner with Engineering to support new product launches and achieve target production costs.
• Oversee facility maintenance, preventative maintenance programs, and equipment reliability.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality systems, and company policies.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross‑functional teams to align manufacturing operations with business objectives.
• Analyze manufacturing performance, prepare reports, and track measurable improvements and cost savings.
• Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing managers and employees while improving engagement and organizational effectiveness.
• Establish training programs, workforce development plans, and succession planning initiatives.
• Support sales and operations discussions with key customers and distributors as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or Business Administration.
• 15+ years of industry experience in heavy equipment, machinery, or durable goods.
• 5-8 years of senior manufacturing or operations leadership experience, such as Plant Manager or Operations Director.
• Proven success managing budgets, scaling production, improving operational efficiency, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

executive leadership,budgets,business objectives,continuous improvement,employee engagement,Manufacturing,manufacturing operations

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short‑term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.