Director of Manufacturing Operations (Custom Equipment Production)

Long Island, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 200000 - 250000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Director of Manufacturing Operations (Custom Equipment Production)
Location: Long Island NY - Farmingdale
Salary: $200000 - $250000 Lucrative Performance-Based Bonus Great Benefits
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision 401k w/ match PTO 11 Paid Holidays
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: Mon Fri (Flexible; 40-50 hrs./wk.)
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available
Relocation is NOT available

Director of Manufacturing Operations (Custom Equipment Production) Description

Our client a long-established and highly profitable custom equipment manufacturer is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Operations to take full ownership of how complex engineered-to-order products are built and delivered. This is a true step-up opportunity for a seasoned General Manager or Director of Manufacturing/Operations who wants broader authority deeper influence and a seat at the leadership table. You will lead a deeply tenured highly skilled organization responsible for designing fabricating assembling and delivering custom mechanical equipment. With six direct reports spanning Production Project Management Purchasing and Control Panels this role owns end-to-end operational execution from order handoff through final delivery. While this is a senior leadership role it is not removed from the floor. The right leader is visible decisive and respected someone who balances strategic thinking with hands-on problem solving earns trust through action and continuously raises the bar on how the business operates. This is a rare opportunity to join a 100 year-old company with exceptional financial stability extremely low turnover and a culture where leadership impact is real and lasting.

Director of Manufacturing Operations (Custom Equipment Production) Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations for customer-specific custom-built equipment
Provide visible hands-on leadership to production project management and technical teams
Oversee the design fabrication assembly and testing of custom OEM equipment
Ensure smooth handoff from sales to engineering to production for every order
Partner closely with engineering to turn designs into solutions
Drive continuous improvement across safety quality delivery and labor efficiency
Maintain ERP accuracy inventory control and job costing integrity
Manage budgets material spending labor planning and cost controls
Hire train and develop supervisors and shop-floor leaders
Review production and technical outcomes to continuously improve performance

Director of Manufacturing Operations (Custom Equipment Production) Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required
5 years in senior manufacturing leadership (Director GM Plant Leader etc.) required
Extensive experience in custom equipment / engineered-to-order manufacturing required
Strong working knowledge of metal fabrication machining and mechanical assemblies required
Comfortable being fully onsite and actively engaged in day-to-day operations required

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Director of Manufacturing Operations (Custom Equipment Production)Location: Long Island NY - FarmingdaleSalary: $200000 - $250000 Lucrative Performance-Based Bonus Great BenefitsBenefits: Medical Dental Vision 401k w/ match PTO 11 Paid HolidaysJob Type: Full-TimeTypical Hours: Mon Fri (Flexible; ...