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Are you a visionary leader with a passion for operational excellence and a proven track record of driving manufacturing innovation in high-volume production environments?

If so, we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity to join our client's senior executive team as the Director of Manufacturing. In this role, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of manufacturing operations at a high-impact organization.

The Opportunity: This role provides a rare chance to lead a world-class manufacturing operation, overseeing strategic initiatives, ensuring quality excellence, and delivering on operational goals. Reporting directly to the Deputy Director (COO), the Director will champion cultural transformation, strategic planning, and continuous improvement across multiple facilities.

You'll be at the forefront of cutting-edge manufacturing processes, life cycle equipment management, and quality systems while also cultivating future leadership and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

What You'll Do:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a visionary manufacturing strategy aligned with organizational goals, including technology advancements like presses and inspection systems.
• Operational Excellence: Drive ISO 9001-certified production activities to meet and exceed delivery, cost, and quality benchmarks.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead process enhancements, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to elevate product quality and streamline operations.
• Team Development: Cultivate a culture of accountability, engagement, and leadership development within the manufacturing team.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with senior leaders across product design, quality, and other areas to align operations and ensure manufacturability.
• Change Leadership: Act as a change agent to harmonize operating standards and processes across geographically dispersed facilities.

What You Bring:

• Extensive experience in large-scale manufacturing operations and proven ability to organize, direct, and manage complex systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in quality systems, administrative management, and driving cultural change within manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic decisions.
• A solid educational foundation, coupled with innovative thinking and a forward-looking mindset.
• U.S. Citizenship with eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance.

What's In It for You?

• Impact: Lead transformative initiatives at a renowned organization that values innovation and quality.
• Growth: Develop a high-performing team while refining your leadership skills in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Collaboration: Work alongside an engaged and talented senior leadership team to shape the future of manufacturing.
• Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects the importance of this critical role.

Key Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship : Candidates must be U.S. Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Location Requirement : Candidates must either be currently located in the Washington, D.C., area or demonstrate a willingness to relocate for the role.

If you're ready to make a tangible impact and lead with purpose in an organization that values operational excellence and innovation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Blackmere is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.