Production Director

The Production Director is a senior operational leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of final assembly manufacturing across multiple facilities in California and Texas. This individual will drive production performance, quality standards, workforce effectiveness, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the company meets its delivery commitments and profitability targets.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, technology‑driven environment and possesses deep experience managing distributed manufacturing teams. Approximately 50% travel between sites is expected in this role.

• Production Leadership & Site Management Direct day‑to‑day final assembly operations across California and Texas manufacturing , capacity models, and shift schedules to meet customer , quality checkpoints, and safety protocols across all , operational discipline, and continuous improvement at every level.
• People & Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop production managers, supervisors, and assembly team leads across multiple , onboard, and retain top manufacturing ; implement development plans to build bench Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement Own product quality outcomes through final assembly; partner with Quality Engineering to resolve non‑conformances and drive root cause , reduce cycle time, and improve first‑pass , industry certifications, and customer quality
• Supply Chain & Materials Coordination Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Engineering to ensure material availability aligned with production , supplier quality issues, and last‑minute demand (New Product Introduction) activities, ensuring manufacturing readiness for new product launches.
• Financial Accountability Develop and manage production operating budgets for all assigned , overhead absorption, scrap rates, and cost‑of‑quality metrics; report variances and drive corrective , automation, and throughput.
• Cross‑Functional & Executive Communication Serve as the primary operations liaison to senior leadership, providing regular performance briefings and strategic , Engineering, and Program Management teams to align production capacity with business , audits, and site visits as required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field
• .'s Degree (MBA or MS in Engineering/Operations) - preferred

• Minimum 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a director‑level or equivalent , electromechanical, or advanced technology manufacturing , low‑to‑medium volume manufacturing environments preferred

• Deep knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred)
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, or equivalent) for production planning and , IPC standards, and PCB or electromechanical , UL, CE, or other relevant quality management standards

• Exceptional leadership presence with the ability to inspire and align distributed teams around shared ; data‑driven approach to ; comfortable presenting to C‑suite and Board‑level , fast‑moving environments

This position requires approximately 50% travel between company manufacturing sites in California and Texas, as well as periodic travel to supplier facilities, customer locations, and industry events. A valid driver's license and the ability to fly domestically are required. Some international travel may be required based on supply chain needs.

This role operates across active manufacturing environments. The Production Director will be regularly present on the production floor and must be able to stand for extended periods, navigate assembly areas safely, and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by site safety policies.

$130,000-$150,000