Director of Manufacturing Operations

Job Title: Manufacturing Plant Director (Americas)

Location: Dallas, TX

The Opportunity

Are you a strategic operational leader with a passion for driving manufacturing excellence? We are representing a global leader in cash management and fintech solutions that helps financial institutions and retailers worldwide optimize their operations and secure their assets.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Plant Director to spearhead operations across two key facilities in Carrollton, TX and Mebane, NC. This is a high-impact role where you will oversee end-to-end production, champion a culture of safety, and implement Lean methodologies to scale a rapidly growing business.

As the Manufacturing Plant Director, you will be the architectural lead for our Americas production footprint. You won’t just manage a plant; you’ll build a legacy of efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: Provide strategic leadership for production, maintenance, quality, and logistics across two sites.
• Safety First: Evangelize a world-class safety culture, ensuring 100% compliance with OSHA and environmental standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Utilize Lean and Six Sigma to eliminate waste and optimize capacity planning.
• Financial Stewardship: Own the P&L. Develop and manage budgets, labor costs, and CAPEX initiatives.
• People Leadership: Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing team of managers, fostering an environment of accountability and professional growth.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management (Master’s/MBA preferred).
• Experience: 10 years in progressive manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership/Director-level role.
• Lean Expert: You have a proven track record of implementing Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement programs that yielded measurable results.
• Strategist: You can move seamlessly between high-level financial forecasting and on-the-floor problem-solving.
• Communicator: You are as comfortable presenting to the C-suite as you are engaging with the production team.