Senior Director, Manufacturing

Timberlab•Portland, OR

10d

About The Position

Oversees end-to-end production of engineered wood products, the sawn lumber division, and other manufactured products. Guides manufacturing operations and engineering to deliver high-quality products by setting cost and capacity objectives, driving production schedule adherence, improving productivity and efficiency, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and managing annual budgets and overall financial performance. The role has strategic and operational accountability for manufacturing plants and leads cross-functional teams across multiple locations.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural, or equivalent experience.
At least 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience, with significant time spent in a senior role.
Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and team leadership skills.
Extensive manufacturing experience and a deep understanding of mass timber industry processes, materials, and technology.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience in operations and supply chain management within the wood manufacturing industry.
Experience implementing Lean processes across multiple sites.
Knowledge of engineered wood products manufacturing and US building codes.

Responsibilities

Manage and optimize manufacturing operations for mass timber and sawn lumber products, including production scheduling, quality control, logistics, and supply chain management.
Lead implementation of continuous improvement methodologies across production sites to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Manage manufacturing facilities, including budgeting, asset utilization, workforce planning, and resource allocation.
Define strategic, operational, and cross-functional KPIs; provide performance reports, data analysis, and predictive metrics.
Drive sustainable performance improvement in margins, productivity, and reliability, supported by performance monitoring and accountability frameworks.
Own P/L performance through standardization, cost-control strategies, forecasting support, and staffing alignment.
Partner with Operations and Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and national planning.
Identify systemic risks related to cost, schedule, equipment, and workforce, and lead mitigation planning.
Oversee standardization of estimating platforms, databases, templates, and deliverables.
Work with executive leadership to align manufacturing operations with corporate strategy and communicate a compelling vision.
Stay current with mass timber production practices and concepts and introduce technologies to optimize productivity and performance.
Plan and implement cost-reduction, waste-reduction, and productivity-improvement programs.
Lead and inspire large, cross-functional operational teams across multiple locations.
Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and adherence to plant safety procedures and protocols, such as OSHA.
Develop talent pipelines and succession plans, mentor emerging leaders, and promote professional growth.
Establish and manage vendor programs to improve the quality, cost-effectiveness, and service capabilities of suppliers.
Coordinate with supply chain, sales, and sustainability teams to support communication and coordinated delivery.
Oversee product quality assurance to ensure compliance with applicable building codes and mass timber standards.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned.