Director, Manufacturing Operations

At Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces—we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care.
You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.

Here, you’ll win with:
Support that keeps you well

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• FSAs and dependent care options
• Vision and legal benefits
• Gym discounts and wellness clinics
• Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents

Opportunities to grow

• Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
• Training, coaching, and mentorship
• Development programs to support your goals

Time for what matters

• Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
• A culture that respects work-life balance

We’re looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart.

1. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize manufacturing operations, improve efficiency, and meet company objectives.
2. Operational Leadership: Provide strong leadership to the manufacturing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
3. Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction, implementing lean manufacturing principles and other best practices.
4. Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements, implementing rigorous quality control measures throughout the manufacturing process.
5. Supply Chain Management: Collaborate with supply chain partners to optimize inventory management, procurement, and logistics, ensuring timely delivery of materials and components.
6. Safety and Compliance: Establish and enforce safety protocols and compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards.
7. Budget Management: Develop and manage the manufacturing budget, monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving initiatives where possible.
8. Team Development: Recruit, train, and develop manufacturing personnel, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.
9. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments, including engineering, sales, and finance, to ensure alignment of manufacturing operations with overall company goals.
10. Performance Metrics: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of manufacturing operations, regularly reporting on performance, and making adjustments as necessary.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
2. Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 7+ years in a leadership role.
3. Proven ability to lead large, complex, dynamic manufacturing organizations of more than 250+ people.
4. Proven track record of driving operational excellence and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
5. Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
6. Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve results.

7. Equally effective in communicating from the Executive Team to the shop floor.
8. Proven ability to drive organizational change and build a Winning Culture
9. Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing relationships with external partners.
10. Solid understanding of quality management systems and regulatory requirements.
11. Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/MRP systems.

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for manufacturing excellence and a proven ability to drive results, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and help shape the future of our manufacturing operations.