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Director, Manufacturing

Walkersville, MD · On-site +1

$198K - $232K/yr

Director, Manufacturing Location: This position is currently remote. A future transition to an on-site location on the U.S. East-Coast/Mid-West is anticipated as the project progresses, with an ...

Director, Manufacturing Location: This position is currently remote. A future transition to an on-site location on the U.S. East-Coast/Mid-West is anticipated as the project progresses, with an ...

Director, Manufacturing

Tustin, CA · On-site

$184K - $231K/yr

As the Director of Manufacturing, you occupy a pivotal role in orchestrating the seamless operation and unwavering compliance of our manufacturing processes. Your leadership spans across strategy ...

Director, Manufacturing

Framingham, MA · On-site

$188K - $243K/yr

Director Manufacturing is responsible for defining and overseeing drug product manufacturing operations and ensuring sterile quality assurance and compliance to international standards at the ...

Director Manufacturing

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$250K - $275K/yr

Job Summary The Director Manufacturing is Knightscope's senior-most manufacturing leader and a direct report to the CEO, accountable end-to-end from supplier to shipped machine: manufacturing ...

Job Summary The Director Manufacturing is Knightscope's senior-most manufacturing leader and a direct report to the CEO, accountable end-to-end from supplier to shipped machine: manufacturing ...

Job Summary The Director Manufacturing is Knightscope's senior-most manufacturing leader and a direct report to the CEO, accountable end-to-end from supplier to shipped machine: manufacturing ...

Job Summary The Director Manufacturing is Knightscope's senior-most manufacturing leader and a direct report to the CEO, accountable end-to-end from supplier to shipped machine: manufacturing ...

Advancing healthcare with heart www.terumoaortic.com Job Summary Reporting to Sunrise Site Leader, the Director, Manufacturing is a member of the Operations Leadership Team (OLT) and has the primary ...

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... manufacturing operations across multiple sites or product lines • Direct experience with continuous improvement, capacity expansion, capex deployment, and the operational dynamics that drive ...

We take pride in offering meaningful career opportunities and aim to be the premier privately owned dairy manufacturer in the United States." Position Summary The Director provides strategic ...

As the Director of Manufacturing, you occupy a pivotal role in orchestrating the seamless operation and unwavering compliance of our manufacturing processes. Your leadership spans across strategy ...

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How much do director manufacturing jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for director manufacturing in the United States is $141,872.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,500.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a director manufacturing do?

A Director of Manufacturing oversees all aspects of the production process within a manufacturing organization. They are responsible for ensuring that manufacturing operations run efficiently, meet quality standards, and achieve production targets within budget constraints. Their duties often include developing strategies to improve productivity, managing teams and resources, implementing safety protocols, and collaborating with other departments such as engineering and supply chain. Additionally, they analyze production data to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director manufacturing?

To thrive as a Director of Manufacturing, you need expertise in production management, process optimization, and a strong background in engineering or manufacturing, often supported by a relevant degree and leadership experience. Familiarity with ERP systems, lean manufacturing methodologies, and certifications such as Six Sigma are typically required. Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help drive team performance and foster continuous improvement. These competencies ensure efficient operations, high product quality, and achievement of organizational goals in a competitive manufacturing environment.

What is the difference between Director Manufacturing vs Production Manager?

AspectDirector ManufacturingProduction Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire manufacturing operations, strategic planning, and long-term goalsManages daily production activities, schedules, and team supervision
Required CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field; extensive experienceBachelor's in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field; experience in production roles
Work EnvironmentExecutive office, plant oversight, cross-department collaborationFactory floor, production lines, team management
Industry UsageCommonly used in large manufacturing firms and corporationsUsed across manufacturing plants of all sizes

The main difference between a Director Manufacturing and a Production Manager lies in scope and strategic focus. The Director Manufacturing oversees overall manufacturing operations and long-term planning, while the Production Manager handles daily production activities and team supervision. Both roles require relevant technical credentials, but the Director position involves higher-level decision-making and broader responsibilities.

What are the primary challenges a director manufacturing might face when scaling production operations?

A Director of Manufacturing often encounters challenges such as maintaining product quality while increasing output, ensuring supply chain reliability, and managing workforce scalability. Balancing cost efficiency with innovation and compliance to safety regulations can also be demanding, especially during rapid growth phases. Effective communication and collaboration across departments—such as engineering, procurement, and quality assurance—are critical to successfully scaling operations and meeting organizational goals.
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Infographic showing various Director Manufacturing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $141,872 per year, or $68.2 per hour.

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

At Terumo Aortic, our mission is to transform the treatment of aortic disease worldwide. With our comprehensive portfolio of surgical, endovascular and hybrid technologies, we enable physicians to find the right fit for each patient anatomy.

The company has over 1,250 associates around the world with manufacturing facilities in Glasgow, Scotland and Sunrise, Florida.

Terumo Aortic is focused on the continuing development of new and innovative products driving the growth of the business globally. Associates are part of a stimulating and exciting environment in which they can develop their skills and achieve career goals. Working for the company, each associate’s role contributes greatly to helping to save or improve the lives of patients in over 100 countries worldwide.

At Terumo we believe in the power of personal growth and will encourage you to get in the driver's seat - progressing in the direction you want to go by deepening your skills throughout your career. We want you to be bold, think outside the box, experiment, innovate and deliver what's next for quality healthcare. You will be part of a collaborative, respectful and resilient team of associates and leaders around the world, working together as partners to achieve more than you thought possible, providing real-world, impactful solutions for patients.

Join us and help shape wherever we go next!

Advancing healthcare with heart

www.terumoaortic.com

Job Summary

Reporting to Sunrise Site Leader, the Director, Manufacturing is a member of the Operations Leadership Team (OLT) and has the primary responsibility for providing leadership for the organization's Manufacturing department to ensure production output meets on-time-delivery goals, conforms to quality requirements, and is produced at the best cost while achieving a stepped improvement in key manufacturing performance metrics. The role will be responsible for participating in organizational and program budgets in collaboration with TA, and TMC in support of the fiscal year annual operating plan. It will also set the direction and expectation for the coaching, performance management, and development of associates within the departments that reinforces the Terumo culture and way of doing business. In addition, this position will contribute to the development and implementation of Terumo organizational strategies, policies and practices.

Job Details/Responsibilities
  1. Champions product quality as a top priority; Ensures compliance to quality systems and partner with Quality function in setting direction for production.
  2. Develop and implement tactics in production to constantly improve production capability, capacity, quality, costs and customer service goals for the site.
  3. Instill discipline in all level of production organization to run the most compliant and efficient manner
  4. Ensures that processes and procedures are in compliance and documented.
  5. Drives the organization toward maximum efficiency in production operations through metrics.
  6. Brings together functional resources to meet production objectives.
  7. Takes a leadership role to ensure R&D projects or special projects receive proper manufacturing support to succeed.
  8. Establish key business initiatives and sponsor involvement, direction and accountability. 
  9. Initiate cross functional partnerships to identify and resolve production/engineering issues. 
  10. Work cross functionally to establish, prioritize and ensure accountability to projects in improving department or plant performance. 
  11. Leads the development of the staffing plan to meet on-going and future production demands.
  12. Educates, promotes, and models “World Class” Production practices.  Coaches and mentors others in the organization in these tools and techniques.
  13. Fosters development of new process technology to ensure that production processes are on the cutting edge
  14. Uses tool and resources available to meet customer production needs based upon sales forecast.
  15. Coaches and rewards employees for balancing quality and production requirements
  16. Participates in project performance team meetings on behalf of the job unit in order to provide ideas, methods, or processes for unit/company performance improvement.
  17. Performs other job related duties assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
  • Strong verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills are required. 
  • Must have strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Must demonstrate the ability to coach and develop others, foster teamwork, and influence others and be an agent of change in the organization.
  • Capable of inspiring the team to achieve breakthrough results.
  • Can handle conflict and pressure situations in a way that gets parties to “yes.”
  • High energy level
  • Must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate and implement change and be able to work collaboratively to drive improvements and results.
  • Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies is highly desirable.
  • Takes prudent risks.  Can make optimal decisions rapidly, in many cases with incomplete information.
  • Prior experience managing medical device production, creating and managing budgets with a focus on cost effectiveness is required.
  • Previous knowledge of OSHA safety requirements, GMP’s and ISO 13485 is preferred.
  • Must be a proficient user of Microsoft Office products or equivalent software application.  SAP and MES experience is preferred.
Qualifications/ Background Experiences
  • A Bachelor’s Degree and/or combination of education and related experience is required.
  • A Master’s Degree in an Engineering, Technical or Business discipline is preferred.
  • A minimum of 10 years’ experience in manufacturing operations in pharmaceutical or medical device facility is required.

It is Terumo’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

Final compensation packages may be higher or lower than what is listed, and will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, internal equity, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand. We provide competitive and comprehensive benefit options which include: annual bonus, paid vacation, paid holidays, health, dental and vision benefits, 401(k), with matching contributions, tax advantage savings accounts, legal plan, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, voluntary long-term disability, short term disability, critical illness and accident insurance, parental leave, personal leave, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, and an employee assistance program. Salary - $169,000 to 236,000