Director of Manufacturing; Medical Device​/Precision Metal

A high-growth manufacturer is hiring a Director of Manufacturing to lead operations and scale capacity for ultra-precision small metal parts supporting medical technology. You’ll run manufacturing performance across safety, quality, throughput, and cost—while partnering closely with R&D and Engineering to develop, qualify, and sustain high-precision, multi-step batch processes (including chemistry-based processes).

• Own manufacturing KPIs and deliver excellence across safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery
• Build scalable plans to anticipate future capacity needs in a fast-growth environment
• Strengthen operational robustness to improve assurance of supply

• Establish, optimise, and sustain multi-step, high-precision batch manufacturing processes
• Ensure process changes are controlled, validated, and properly approved
• Drive Lean / Six Sigma / continuous improvement across operations

• Lead and develop technicians/operators to produce to specification while operating equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain strong working relationships with R&D/Engineering; communicate challenges and wins openly
• Collaborate with commercial/sales teams to ensure optimal customer outcomes

• Manage supply chain, facilities, and related support activities for manufacturing
• Continuously optimise for safety, quality, throughput, and cost

• 8–10 years’ progressively broader manufacturing leadership (e.g., medical devices, pharma, MIM, or process-intensive manufacturing)
• Strong technical foundation in high-precision, multi-step batch processes (chemistry-based experience strongly valued)
• Proven success with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methods
• Track record leading teams, scaling operations, and delivering KPI performance
• Excellent communication and ability to influence cross-functional partners