Our client is a leader in temperature control systems, committed to innovation, research, and operational excellence. They are currently seeking a Manufacturing Strategy & Systems Leader to join their team.
This leadership role is ideal for someone energized by ground-up innovation, who thrives in building systems, teams, and processes from the ground up. If you're energized by building high-performance operations and leading teams through complex production challenges-this is a unique chance to drive real impact in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment.
This Role Offers:
Shape the manufacturing strategy and operations of a new flagship facility.
Work with a company on the forefront of climate-conscious technology solutions.
High visibility role with room to expand your leadership scope and technical influence.
Newly established operations hub built with a focus on modern workflows, team integration, and environmental responsibility.
Comprehensive compensation package including medical, dental, and wellness programs.
Focus:
Design and execute comprehensive manufacturing strategies in alignment with company growth initiatives across engineering and operations teams.
Direct the setup and scale of an advanced manufacturing site, incorporating automation, lean processes, and innovative production methodologies.
Partner closely with product engineering, plant operations, and executive leadership to align manufacturing goals with company vision.
Lead capital-intensive projects with a disciplined approach to risk management, timelines, and departmental budgeting.
Build, mentor, and grow a team of engineers and technical professionals, creating a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
Champion scalable manufacturing processes for highly customized, engineered-to-order products with a focus on efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
Deploy best practices in industrial engineering, including value stream mapping, energy utilization analysis, factory layout design, and supply flow optimization.
Skill Set:
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering with 3+ years in a leadership capacity.
Strong background in launching and scaling complex production systems, particularly for custom or system-engineered products.
Proficient in managing multi-disciplinary teams through planning, implementation, and continuous improvement cycles.
Demonstrated expertise in lean manufacturing, automation integration, and advanced production planning.
Strategic mindset paired with operational rigor-able to balance big-picture thinking with detailed execution.
Natural leader and motivator, capable of fostering a collaborative and accountable team environment.
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