Director of Manufacturing

GEISSELE AUTOMATICS INC • Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Gwynedd Manufacturing, a growing defense contractor located in North Wales, PA, is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility dedicated to producing quality products for the U.S. Department of Defense and various U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. As an innovative company offering a wide array of products, we strive to continuously develop new technology and drive process improvement. Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Director of Manufacturing to lead and advance production operations within a high-precision OEM environment. This individual will provide strong, decisive leadership across machining, milling, lathe, and EDM functions while ensuring operational integrity, quality, and efficiency at all levels. The ideal candidate will bring a deep technical understanding of manufacturing processes along with proven success managing large, complex teams in a high-tolerance, high-precision environment. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring direct engagement with both people and processes to drive performance, compliance, and product excellence.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in precision manufacturing, including at least 7 years in a senior leadership role
• Extensive hands-on experience with machining, milling, lathe, and EDM processes
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale manufacturing operations (100+ employees)
• Proven background in high-precision, high-end assembly and OEM manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of production planning, workflow optimization, and quality systems
• Ability to effectively partner with R&D and Engineering on prototyping and manufacturability
• Exceptional leadership, analytical, and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across all manufacturing disciplines, including machining, milling, lathe, and EDM operations
• Oversee and develop a team of 100+ employees, including department managers and skilled trades personnel
• Ensure precision, consistency, and compliance across all production activities
• Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, R&D, and Sales to align operational execution with product and business objectives
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost control, and product quality
• Lead efforts to maintain manufacturing excellence, ensure adherence to tight tolerances, and support prototype and new product development
• Establish clear performance metrics, accountability standards, and process documentation
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and disciplined manufacturing environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees