Chief of Staff - Manufacturing

Position Salary: $130,000 – $140,000 (Depending on Experience) + Bonus

• Reporting to the General Manager, the Chief of Staff role involves serving as a strategic partner to the Manufacturing Site General Manager, driving cross-functional alignment, cultural transformation, and operational excellence through leadership, project management, and change enablement.
• Partner with the General Manager to develop and implement site strategy, governance, and execution plans.
• Collaborate with the Business Excellence Manager and Director of Manufacturing to define, implement and govern site KPIs, and produce status reports, including project financials.
• Establish and maintain project governance structures, including steering committees, decision‑making protocols, and escalation paths.
• Lead cross‑functional teams through all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure successful project delivery and performance.
• Coordinate with administrative teams to plan and execute site events, including customer visits and senior leadership engagements.
• Facilitate staff meetings and leadership workshops.
• Prepare executive‑level presentations, reports, and updates for leadership reviews.
• Lead up, across, and throughout the organization to influence decision‑making, align priorities, and drive cross‑functional collaboration.
• Champion change management efforts to support strategic and operational improvements.
• Foster collaboration and teamwork across departments to achieve business objectives.
• Establish and maintain cadence for strategic reviews and performance tracking.
• Drive leadership team culture initiatives and development planning.
• Assess root causes of operational challenges and guide teams toward effective solutions.
• Advise and support lower‑level project and product managers to ensure alignment with site goals and policies.
• Assist in the management and execution of global and regional programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required; higher education is a plus
• 5+ years of experience in materials, sales, marketing, engineering, manufacturing and/or program administration or related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in matrixed organizations and with senior leadership teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and organizational planning skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to lead change and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Skilled in data analysis, KPI development, and performance reporting.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Demonstrates advanced functional, technical and people and/or process management skills as well as customer (external and internal) relationship skills.
• 401K+ Matching
• PTO
• Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance (Applicable if needed)