Chief Manufacturing Officer

Marangoni Tread North America, Inc. (MTNA)

Location
Madison, TN 37115
About MTNA
Marangoni Tread North America, Inc. is a leading tire manufacturing operation focused on innovative production, efficiency, and quality. We are seeking a results-driven Chief Manufacturing Officer to lead all aspects of our manufacturing operations, drive process improvements, and champion a culture of continuous improvement.

Job Type
Full-time, Exempt

Job Summary
The Chief Manufacturing Officer (CMO) is responsible for the total manufacturing operation of MTNA, including budgeting, capital improvements, purchases and installation, and full plant people management with budgetary/cost reporting. The CMO will partner with the MTNA Management team to implement process improvements, reduce scrap, and enhance overall plant efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of MTNA manufacturing processes.
  
• Plan and direct purchases, maintenance, and layout of equipment.
  
• Manage flat tread equipment investment and installation to substantially grow production output.
  
• Establish workflow and assembly methods to maximize manufacturing efficiency.
  
• Direct and monitor workforce utilization.
  
• Manage the purchase, quality, and use of all raw materials for just-in-time production.
  
• Ensure manufacturing performance and quality goals are met.
  
• Establish the overall direction and strategic initiatives for the production facility.
  
• Create and execute plant operating budgets, including capital investments.
  
• Mentor and develop staff for job growth and attainment.
  
• Collaborate with the management team on change culture initiatives.
  

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, or a related field.

Experience

• 7–10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience; manufacturing industry experience highly desirable.
  
• Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing experience.
  
• MRP/ERP experience.
  
• ISO experience.
  
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Microsoft Office Outlook).
  
• Strong organizational and tactical planning skills.
  
• Fluent in English and Portuguese.
  

Skills:

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail capabilities.
  
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functionally.
  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  
• Demonstrated leadership ability to lead a finance/operational team, mentor staff, and drive process improvements.
  

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics)
• Financial consolidation/reporting tools.
  
• Data analytics proficiency
• advanced Excel skills
• familiarity with SQL, Power BI, or similar analytics tools a plus.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Indoors and outdoors in a variety of settings including office, manufacturing floor, and warehouse.
  
• Exposure to loud noises, dust, dirt, and smoke may occur.
  
• Protective safety clothing may be required, including appropriate clothing, shoes, gloves, and goggles as needed.
  
• Activities include extended periods of standing or sitting and extensive use of measuring devices and other machinery.
  

Benefits (typical, subject to policy)

• Competitive base salary and incentive opportunity
  
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
  
• 401(k) with company match
  
• Paid time off and holidays
  
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities