Director of Manufacturing (Site Leader)

AAON, Inc.•Redmond, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

BASX is seeking a senior manufacturing leader to direct its Redmond operation and align manufacturing strategy, operational performance, capital investment, workforce development, and technology advancement with company objectives. The role shapes the operation’s future through manufacturing transformation, automation, digital manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 initiatives, while partnering with executive leadership on long-term strategy and business decisions. The Director leads a workforce of more than 500 employees across a manufacturing footprint exceeding 300,000 square feet. The position is responsible for improving productivity, quality, safety, delivery performance, and profitability; guiding capital investments and capacity planning; and building leadership and organizational capabilities to support continued growth. It combines strategic planning with hands-on engagement in manufacturing operations. The role operates in office and production settings and involves frequent collaboration with engineering, operations, quality, and executive leadership. Production-floor visits require personal protective equipment. The position is safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing.

Requirements

A four-year ABET-accredited degree in engineering with significant experience in manufacturing technology and 10 or more years of experience in manufacturing operations, including leadership of large-scale initiatives; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven experience leading large-scale manufacturing organizations.
Demonstrated success driving operational and cultural transformation.
Strong financial acumen and experience managing capital investments and operating budgets.
A track record of improving productivity, quality, throughput, and operational efficiency.
Exceptional leadership presence and executive communication skills.
Ability to balance strategic vision with executional excellence.
Experience building high-performing leadership teams and scalable organizational structures.
Effective written and spoken communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, and organizational and multitasking abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and sit or stand for up to 95% of work hours.
Ability to visit manufacturing facilities and work around seasonal temperature extremes, dust, chemical fumes, loud noise, and industrial equipment.
Ability to comply with company safety and operational policies and use required personal protective equipment on the production floor.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Certifications in quality control or advanced manufacturing.
Experience with automation, digital manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Responsibilities

Establish and execute a multi-year manufacturing strategy aligned with company growth initiatives.
Lead initiatives that improve operational scalability, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
Drive business performance through operational excellence, capacity optimization, and strategic planning.
Lead cultural and operational transformation across the facility.
Advance Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles throughout the organization.
Champion automation, smart factory technologies, and digital manufacturing capabilities.
Identify and implement improvements that create sustainable competitive advantages.
Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic business decisions and provide data-driven operational expertise.
Recommend investments, growth opportunities, risk mitigation, and resource allocation.
Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team, create succession plans, and strengthen organizational capability.
Foster accountability, engagement, innovation, and results, and attract and retain manufacturing talent.
Guide capital investments and manufacturing capabilities to support continued growth.