Director of Manufacturing

The Director of Manufacturing is a senior leadership role in the Manufacturing team at Redwood Materials. The Director of Manufacturing will be responsible for building operations teams and mentor team members for professional growth and operational excellence. This position is a multi-faceted role requiring the ability to balance strategy and execution.

Responsibilities will include:

• Lead a culture of safety and improving the safety of the manufacturing environment over time by prioritizing a safe work environment, and ensuring team adheres to all safety protocols and procedures.
• Lead the plant operations to support production requirements.
• Oversee and improve organizational processes and policies to improve safety, quality and productivity.
• Build an enjoyable company culture which motivates employees to perform at their best through positive encouragement and consistent feedback.
• Motivate and inspire others, creating a supportive and upbeat work atmosphere.
• Mentor, evaluate and develop supervisors especially through regular one-on-ones.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team to ensure production requirements are achieved.
• Set clear goals and expectations for Managers and Supervisors. Measure performance, provide feedback, and hold leaders accountable.
• Work closely with support staff (HR, Finance, Safety, Ops Integration and other leaders) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives.
• Conduct performance evaluations for employment decisions to include promotions, salary adjustments and terminations.

Desired Qualifications

• 5-8 years direct management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate the staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions, and terminations.
• Experience with performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean methodologies
• Strong and demonstrated effective verbal, written and listening skills.
• Ability to analyze, create and effectively communicate analyses with all levels of employees, management, suppliers and customers.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office - Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Should be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature.
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!