Director of Manufacturing Operations

Director of Manufacturing Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)We're partnering with a fast-growing, innovative company in the residential energy space. Due to continued growth, they're hiring a Director of Manufacturing to take ownership of production and help scale operations quickly and effectively.The Role This is a hands-on leadership position focused on building and running manufacturing operations during a critical scale-up phase.You'll:Lead assembly operations Own production schedules, quality, and outputManage and grow a team of 8-10Drive delivery against ambitious targets (~700 systems this year)Build structure from the ground up (processes, KPIs, reporting)Identify bottlenecks and implement practical improvementsThis role sits at the heart of the business"”what gets built and shipped will define success.What they're looking forStrong background in manufacturing/production leadershipExperience in contract manufacturing or similar environmentsComfortable with electromechanical assembly, build & testSomeone still close to the shop floor (not removed from day-to-day ops)A hands-on operator who can build systems"”not just talk about themThe environmentHigh-growth, fast-paced, and execution-focusedEarly-stage manufacturing setup"”you'll be building the structure from scratchMoving towards 7-day operations, so flexibility is keyOn-site presence required (5 days/week in Pittsburgh)Why it's interestingNewly created role with real ownership and visibilityOpportunity to build and shape manufacturing operationsDirect impact on a major U.S. product launchIdeal for someone who enjoys solving problems, driving output, and being in the detailIf you're someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and enjoys getting stuck into real operational challenges, I'd love to speak. Please apply to the button below

Created: 2026-05-08