Director of Manufacturing

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Manufacturing oversees all production operations within the manufacturing environment, ensuring efficiency, safety, regulatory compliance, and on-time delivery of precision aerospace components. This leader drives operational excellence through daily execution, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. The role is responsible for managing manufacturing teams, optimizing workflows, and supporting company goals related to cost, quality, and delivery performance.

ELEMENTS RELATED TO THE FUNCTION

•    Position Type: Exempt
•    Location: Demgy Pacific, LLC, Tacoma WA
 

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

•    Strong knowledge of aerospace production processes and regulatory requirements.
•    Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies (certification preferred).
•    Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
•    Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
•    Data driven decision-making and strong analytical capabilities.
•    ERP/MRP proficiency (IQMS, Job Boss, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, etc.).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

LEADERSHIP & PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
•    Execute manufacturing strategies aligned with organizational goals, customer requirements, and growth objectives.
•    Lead day-to-day production operations, ensuring throughput, schedule adherence, and resource optimization.
•    Oversee capacity planning, production forecasting, and long-term manufacturing roadmaps.

QUALITY, COMPLIANCE & SAFETY
•    Maintain compliance with customer requirements and aerospace industry standards, such as AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, and CMMC requirements.
•    Drive a culture of safety and ensure compliance with state, federal, and environmental regulations.
•    Partner with Quality to resolve non conformances, implement corrective actions, and achieve zero defect targets.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT / LEAN MANUFACTURING
•    Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies to improve productivity and reduce waste.
•    Lead Kaizen events, 5S initiatives, and data driven performance improvement programs.
•    Monitor and maintain production KPI’s (OEE, on-time delivery, scrap rate, first-pass yield, etc.) and establish corrective action plans when goals are not achieved.

TEAM LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT
•    Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing manufacturing leadership team.
•    Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and employee engagement.
•    Assess talent needs, manage workforce planning, and promote skills development.

TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT & AUTOMATION
•    Oversee maintenance, calibration, and lifecycle planning for manufacturing equipment.
•    Evaluate, suggest, and implement advanced manufacturing technologies (automation, robotics, digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0).
•    Collaborate with Engineering on manufacturability, tooling, and process validation and improvement.

COST MANAGEMENT & BUDGET ADHERENCE
•    Provide input on and manage costs within manufacturing budgets, cost targets, and capital expenditure plans.
•    Optimize labor, materials, and overhead while maintaining product integrity.
•    Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising safety or quality.
 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

APPLICABLE METRICS

•    On Time Delivery
•    Cost of Quality
•    Net OEE
•    Direct Worker Efficiency
 

EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES  

•    Uphold and comply with Demgy’s Code of Ethics and Conduct      
•    Follow safety policies
•    Contribute to the success of the company’s environmental, health & safety program
•    Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers in all departments
•    Maintain accurate documentation as required, following Demgy Pacific’s document and record control procedures as applicable to the position
•    Ensure that housekeeping within the department is properly maintained.  
•    Follow Demgy 5S program (workstation organization/locations maintained)  
•    Follow policies outlined in the Employee Handbook
•    Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor
 

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

•    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or related field preferred.
•    10+ years manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in aerospace or defense manufacturing required.
•    Proven track record leading multi shift or multi site production operations.
•    Experience working with plastics manufacturing, precision machining, and assembly is highly desirable.