Director of Manufacturing

BOLGER LLC•Minneapolis, MN

7d•$125,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Manufacturing is responsible for leading all aspects of manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for production teams, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and partners cross-functionally to align manufacturing performance with overall business objectives. The Director of Manufacturing serves as the primary point of contact for production leadership and collaborates closely with executive management to achieve operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including oversight of large-scale production operations.
Demonstrated success in process improvement, operational excellence, and team leadership.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, quality standards, workplace safety regulations, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience with ERP systems, production planning tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in commercial printing, packaging, direct mail, or related print manufacturing industry.
Knowledge of offset, digital, and large-format printing operations.
Familiarity with print finishing, bindery, mailing operations, workflow automation, and color management processes.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements are consistently met.
Monitor operational performance and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain productivity and efficiency.
Ensure optimal utilization of labor, equipment, and materials.
Develop and execute manufacturing strategies that support organizational growth and business objectives.
Lead production forecasting, capacity planning, resource allocation, and process optimization initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve operational scalability and profitability.
Recruit, develop, mentor, and evaluate manufacturing leadership and staff.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
Establish performance expectations and support employee development through coaching and training.
Identify bottlenecks, implement new technologies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Ensure products consistently meet established quality standards and customer specifications.
Maintain compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Lead quality assurance initiatives and promote a culture of workplace safety.
Develop and manage manufacturing budgets and capital expenditure plans.
Monitor production costs, labor efficiency, and operational expenses.
Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining quality and service standards.
Work closely with departments such as sales, production, and finance to ensure manufacturing goals support overall business objectives.
Collaborate on production planning, inventory management, and project execution to ensure operational alignment.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost.
Prepare and present operational reports and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
Utilize data-driven decision-making to improve overall manufacturing performance.