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Director Manufacturing Operations Jobs in Portland, OR

Lam Research

Dir, Manufacturing Engineering

Tualatin, OR

$114K - $142K/yr

The group you'll be a part of The Tualatin Pilot Engineering team is part of Global Operations ... The impact you'll make As the Director of Manufacturing Engineering for the Tualatin Pilot ...

Clarios

Manufacturing Operations Analyst

Canby, OR · On-site

... direct people management. How you will do it * Track and trend Plant KPI leading indicators, job ... Manufacturing and operations analytics, or continuous improvement * Data analysts or tech ...

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How much do director manufacturing operations jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for director manufacturing operations in Portland, OR is $152,295.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $134,200.00 and $176,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Manufacturing Operations vs Production Manager?

AspectDirector Manufacturing OperationsProduction Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple manufacturing departments, strategic planning, and process improvementsManages daily production activities, schedules, and team supervision
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related; extensive experienceBachelor's in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related; experience in production
Work EnvironmentExecutive offices and manufacturing facilitiesFactory floor and production areas
Industry UsageCommonly used in large manufacturing companiesUsed across various manufacturing settings, often at operational levels

The main difference between a Director Manufacturing Operations and a Production Manager lies in scope and strategic focus. The Director oversees multiple departments and long-term planning, while the Production Manager handles daily production activities. Both roles require relevant technical credentials and experience, but the Director's role is more strategic and managerial at an organizational level.

What are the most commonly searched types of Manufacturing Operations jobs in Portland, OR?

The most popular types of Manufacturing Operations jobs in Portland, OR are:

Infographic showing various Director Manufacturing Operations job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $152,295 per year, or $73.2 per hour.

Director Manufacturing Operations

Portland, OR • On-site

Gateway Recruiting
1 - 10 employees
Learn more about Gateway Recruitingexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversees all aspects of semiconductor laser assembly production, including strategic planning and production execution.

  • Establishes production schedules, manages capacity, and ensures goals for quality, delivery, efficiency, and safety are met.

  • Provides leadership and supervision to direct reports, including performance management, motivation, and development.

Job description

Position Summary:

The Director of Manufacturing Operations is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing all aspects of semiconductor laser assembly production. This role ensures operational excellence by managing strategic planning, production execution, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve world-class standards in quality, delivery, efficiency, and safety. The director drives continuous improvement and innovation, supporting the company's growth and competitiveness in both military and commercial markets.

Responsibilities:

  • Manages strategic and tactical aspects of semiconductor laser assembly production for medium-to-high-volume production of ruggedized military & commercial products
  • Establishes production schedules with planning and business groups and executes against schedule to meet goals for revenue, on-time delivery and lead-time
  • Provides supervision and leadership to direct reports including employee performance management, motivating and facilitating continuous learning and development, conducting annual performance appraisals, and providing timely feedback and recognition.
  • Meets aggressive, world-class goals on quality, cycle time, yield and cost
  • Leads global multi-disciplinary teams to deliver new products, sustaining engineering, and NPI of laser-based product lines as part of key strategy in vertically integrated organization.
  • Analyzes bottlenecks and establishes sufficient capacity to cost-effectively meet production demands
  • Drives continuous improvement opportunities and yield metrics utilizing wide variety of analytical techniques (such as FMEA, SPC, DOE, Gage R&R, 8D), lean manufacturing, and six sigma concepts.
  • Coordinates with facilities, including maintenance and buildouts, for optimal uptime and cost
  • Interfaces with senior leadership and various support functions such as Supply Chain, Development Engineering, Quality, Finance, HR, and IT as required to establish plans and execute against them
  • Collaborates with R&D to analyze competition, market trends, emerging technology and drives strategic engineering projects into production as capable products & processes.
  • Ensures strong safety program in place
  • Manages and motivates direct staff
  • Builds upon ISO9001:2000 certified quality management system in place

Qualifications:

  • Requires a BS in Engineering (Optical, Physics, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical) and 10+ years high-tech manufacturing experience with at least five years in a managerial role, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • MS in Engineering or Business is preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience in product & process development, NPI or process control of laser systems/photonic components
  • 8+ years of experience working for company providing products for US Defense and/or Government Contracting.
  • Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements, and ITAR-compliant operations
  • Skilled in implementing and utilizing lean manufacturing, SPC, ERP, and MRP systems
  • Strong business and people skills, including strategic thinking, executive communication, and basic business financial acumen
  • Strong record of developing and transferring products and processes related to laser systems and photonic components
  • Strong record of effective judgement and decisiveness, clear thinking, problem solving through structured methodologies
  • Strong situational leadership skills, record of developing great teams and strong hires
  • Sets very strong culture of accountability, disciplined thinking, integrity and expectations, leads by example
  • APICS CPIM experience is preferred, but not required
  • Six Sigma Black Belt is preferred, but not required
  • Strong communication skills
  • Excellent team player
  • Demonstrated ability to protect confidential and proprietary information and exercise discretion.
  • Ability to travel up to 15%