Director of Manufacturing

National Ramp is hiring a Director of Manufacturing to lead and mature our manufacturing operations through the next stage of growth. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial, hands‑on environment and knows how to build manufacturing systems, processes, and teams from the ground up. The ideal candidate brings strong metal manufacturing experience, preferably in fabrication, and has operated within an OEM manufacturing environment. This person must be both strategic and tactical: able to design the right operating model, implement work‑center-level discipline, and roll up their sleeves to solve issues on the floor. This role is best suited for a manufacturing leader who is analytical, process‑driven, culturally strong, and comfortable creating structure in an immature and fast‑evolving environment. The Director of Manufacturing will be responsible for improving the performance, consistency, and scalability of our manufacturing operation. They will help move the organization from reactive execution to structured, measurable, repeatable manufacturing excellence. Key responsibilities Build, improve, and standardize manufacturing processes across work centers Create systems to manage work center performance, throughput, utilization, and efficiency Streamline operations to improve gross profit Lead safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance initiatives Identify and reduce rework, non‑conformance, and customer‑impacting defects Partner cross‑functionally with operations, procurement, distribution, engineering, and leadership Develop teams, supervisors, and frontline manufacturing talent Create accountability through metrics, dashboards, daily management, and operating rhythms Balance strategic planning with tactical floor‑level execution Performance will likely be measured through Safety Work center performance Hours of rework Non‑conformance rates Customer complaints or customer‑impacting defects Throughput and schedule adherence Efficiency Labor utilization OEE / overall equipment effectiveness Gross profit improvement Requirements 5-7 years' experience in metal manufacturing leadership Fabrication experience strongly preferred Manufacturing experience within an OEM environment Strong cultural leadership and ability to build trust on the floor Analytical mindset with the ability to understand, build, and improve processes Experience creating processes and systems from scratch Comfort working in an immature, evolving, or underbuilt manufacturing environment Ability to be both strategic and hands‑on Proven record improving operational efficiency, quality, and cost performance Additional valuable experience Welding experience Robotic welding or robotic automation experience Aluminum manufacturing or fabrication experience Procurement exposure Prior broader operations experience Distribution or logistics exposure Benefits Our commitment to you goes beyond the usual. You'll enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package after 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a matching 401(k), life and disability insurance, and a wealth of other resources to support your personal and professional life. With 3 weeks of paid time off, 1 week of sick time and additional days for statutory holidays, we ensure you have the time to recharge and enjoy life. Location Valley Cottage, NY (On‑Site) Salary The salary range for this position, based in Valley Cottage, NY, is $175,000 – $200,000 per year, plus incentives. The final salary will be based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Ramp - Home Access