Director of Manufacturing

Firebolt Group Inc.•Wixom, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Firebolt Group is a global leader in brand illumination and smart print and signage solutions. From their full-scale manufacturing facility in Michigan, they design and build physical products that make brands shine. They partner with world-recognized companies to create innovative LED signage and branded experiences. Their mission is to transform brand presence through design, engineering, and technology. They are looking for tenacious, curious, and driven individuals to help shape how brands connect with the world.

Requirements

10+ years in manufacturing/production environments, with 5+ years in shop-floor operational leadership.
Proven track record in mid-to-high volume custom manufacturing (LED, electronics, signage, or light assembly experience preferred).
Demonstrated experience managing facilities with $30M–$50M+ revenue and 75–100+ total headcount.
Practical mastery of 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement tools.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems
Inventory and warehouse management software
Project management and task-tracking platforms
Workforce management, payroll, and HRIS systems
Standard business desktop applications (spreadsheet, document, and presentation software)

Nice To Haves

LED, electronics, signage, or light assembly experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive daily plant throughput to hit output, delivery, and quality KPIs across all shifts.
Oversee master scheduling and workload balancing across assembly, print room, and engineering departments.
Work directly on the production floor to identify bottlenecks, clear material/equipment blockers, and streamline assembly workflows.
Monitor scrap rates, equipment uptime, and labor efficiency to reduce operating costs.
Drive active 5S and Lean Manufacturing practices across all floor workstations.
Investigate defect root causes, component malfunctions, and assembly failures alongside Engineering.
Standardize standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality check-gates for LED assembly.
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate department managers and assembly supervisors.
Manage workforce allocation, overtime planning, and headcount management for ~100 plant staff.
Maintain a clean, safe work environment, ensuring compliance with all tools, equipment, and safety policies.
Oversee end-of-shift operational protocols and plant security routines.