Director of Manufacturing

Position Overview

The Director of Manufacturing oversees the production processes, schedules, equipment, and personnel across multiple TAS facilities in Houston, TX. This position has direct management responsibility for production supervisory roles with all supervisory and hourly production positions reporting them.

• Provide strategic leadership for manufacturing operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, operational excellence, and cost reduction efforts across all facilities.
• Oversee manufacturing operations across multiple facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production performance.
• Evaluate and optimize production workflows, assembly methods, and operational processes to improve productivity, quality, and throughput.
• Lead capital equipment planning, acquisition, facility layout improvements, and ROI analysis to support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Direct workforce planning, staffing, scheduling, training, and employee development for all production departments.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), production targets, and quality objectives, ensuring accountability and achievement of business goals.
• Develop, analyze, and communicate production, operational, staffing, and performance metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure projects, departmental objectives, and production commitments are completed on schedule and within approved budgets.
• Manage capacity planning and resource allocation based on sales forecasts, backlog demands, and customer requirements, recommending expansion or operational changes as needed.
• Foster a culture of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), and regulatory compliance across all manufacturing operations.
• Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and manufacturing best practices to drive innovation and operational improvements.
• Develop and implement succession planning, leadership development, and training programs to strengthen organizational capability and workforce effectiveness.

• Proven track record of achieving operational goals while maintaining budget and schedule commitments.
• Expertise in driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity and performance.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage employees, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Effective leadership and personnel management skills, including coaching, delegation, and performance management.
• Strategic planning capability with experience establishing long-term objectives and executing business initiatives.
• Ability to lead multiple priorities, projects, and teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills, supported by data analysis and operational metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to build accountability, collaboration, and a continuous improvement culture across the organization.

Bachelor’s degree in operations management, engineering or related field. Substitution for military leadership and/or technical work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• 10+ years of experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial production environments.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing manufacturing operations and production teams.
• Proven ability to lead large teams, drive operational improvements, and achieve business objectives.
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing principles and operational best practices, with the ability to make strategic decisions and drive results.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.
• Strong command of English, both written and…