Director, Manufacturing Strategy & Transformation

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Manufacturing Strategy & Transformation in the United States.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a strategic operations professional passionate about transforming manufacturing and supply chain organizations for long-term growth and innovation. In this role, you will help shape the future of large-scale manufacturing operations by leading modernization initiatives, strengthening supply chain capabilities, and driving enterprise-wide transformation strategies. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing networks, implement advanced technologies, and improve operational agility. The position combines strategic planning, operational excellence, digital transformation, and M&A integration within a dynamic industrial environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation. Ideal candidates are visionary leaders with strong analytical skills, operational expertise, and the ability to influence change across complex organizations. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on manufacturing performance, scalability, and future readiness across the enterprise.

Accountabilities

* Lead the development and execution of long-term manufacturing and supply chain strategies aligned with enterprise transformation objectives and operational growth goals.

* Design and drive modernization roadmaps across manufacturing operations, including automation, digital tools, advanced manufacturing systems, and data-driven performance management initiatives.

* Evaluate and optimize manufacturing footprint strategies, make-versus-buy decisions, and vertical integration opportunities to improve operational efficiency and scalability.

* Partner with executive leadership and operational teams to align capital investments, technology upgrades, and workforce capabilities with strategic priorities.

* Lead enterprise transformation initiatives focused on improving manufacturing agility, operational resilience, scalability, and cross-functional collaboration.

* Establish governance structures, performance metrics, and transformation frameworks to monitor progress and ensure enterprise-wide alignment.

* Support mergers, acquisitions, and vertical integration initiatives through operational due diligence, integration planning, and strategic value creation assessments.

* Collaborate with engineering, operations, IT, and manufacturing leaders to modernize ERP, MES, quality management, and supply chain visibility systems.

* Drive the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies such as automation, robotics, predictive analytics, and digital operations platforms.

* Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, strategic thinking, and data-driven decision-making across manufacturing and supply chain teams.

Requirements

* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or a related technical field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

* Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing strategy, operational transformation, or supply chain leadership within industrial manufacturing, energy, or related sectors.

* Proven experience developing and executing multi-site manufacturing modernization and supply chain transformation strategies.

* Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, operational technologies, digital transformation, automation, and capital investment planning.

* Experience supporting or leading M&A activities, including operational due diligence, integration planning, and vertical integration initiatives.

* Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale strategic initiatives and influence executive stakeholders across cross-functional organizations.

* Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills with experience evaluating investment opportunities and operational business cases.

* Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to translate complex operational challenges into strategic recommendations.

* Ability to balance long-term strategic vision with practical execution in fast-paced and evolving operational environments.

* Passion for innovation, operational excellence, and modernizing legacy manufacturing capabilities.

Benefits

* Fully remote opportunity available within select U.S. states including AZ, FL, GA, IL, KS, NC, NE, SD, TN, TX, WI, and WY.

* Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.

* Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership on enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.

* Exposure to large-scale modernization, operational strategy, and advanced manufacturing technology projects.

* Collaborative and innovation-focused work environment with strong emphasis on continuous improvement and growth.

* Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly evolving industrial and manufacturing organization.

* Opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure and long-term operational transformation initiatives.

* Flexible work environment designed to support productivity, collaboration, and professional development.

How Jobgether Works

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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