Director of Manufacturing

Civicminds

Charlotte, NC

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Calendar Management, Capacity Management, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Continuous Improvement, Corporate Compliance, Corrective Action, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electronics, English Language, Entrepreneurship, Equipment Selection, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mass Production, Materials Management, Molding Processes, Multilingual, OSHA, Operations Management, Performance Metrics, Plant Layout and Design, Plastics Manufacturing, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Product/Service Launch, Production Control, Production Management, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Root Cause Analysis, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Spanish Language, Standards Development, Supply Chain, Surface Mount Technology, System Integration (SI), Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Test Automation, Test Strategy, Time Management, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Charlotte, NC

POSTED

1 day ago

Role Purpose

The Director of Manufacturing & Industrialization will lead the creation, industrialization, and scaling of Power Probe's new U.S. manufacturing operation in Charlotte, NC. This role is responsible for building the factory, introducing new production technologies, industrializing products, and establishing world-class manufacturing processes, teams, and performance systems.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical depth, operational discipline, and the ability to execute in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Factory Build & Industrialization

Lead the design, setup, and expansion of Power Probe's new manufacturing operation in Charlotte
Define factory layout, equipment selection, production lines, test strategies, and workflows
Lead product industrialization from NPI through mass production, ensuring manufacturability, quality, and cost targets
Establish production technology roadmap, including SMT/PCBA, assembly, testing, automation, and molding (as applicable)

Manufacturing Operations

Own end-to-end production planning, scheduling, and execution
Manage work-in-progress (WIP), capacity planning, and on-time delivery performance
Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve efficiency, throughput, and cost structure
Establish and monitor manufacturing KPIs (overall equipment effectiveness, yield, scrap, labor efficiency, on-time delivery)

Quality & Compliance

Implement robust quality systems for in-process and finished goods
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues
Ensure compliance with company quality standards, EHS, and OSHA regulations

Leadership & Team Development

Build, lead, and develop production supervisors, manufacturing engineers, and operators
Establish a high-performance, accountable manufacturing culture focused on execution and continuous improvement
Create training, standard work, and operational discipline across the plant

Supply Chain & Systems Integration

Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement to manage materials, inventory, and vendor coordination
Work with overseas suppliers and subcontractors to support hybrid manufacturing strategies
Utilize SAP ERP for production control, inventory management, and reporting

Reporting & Strategic Contribution

Provide clear operational reporting to senior leadership
Support make/buy decisions, capex planning, and long-term manufacturing strategy
Act as a key contributor to Power Probe's U.S. manufacturing expansion strategy

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, ideally within electronics, diagnostics, measurement devices, or similar products
Demonstrated experience building or scaling manufacturing operations
Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and operational KPI management
Experience working with international suppliers and global supply chains
Proven ability to lead teams, manage complexity, and execute under tight timelines
Willingness to travel up to 10% as required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SMT / PCBA manufacturing and/or plastic molding (including overmolding)
Background in manufacturing engineering or industrialization
Exposure to automation, test systems, or production technology implementation
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

About the Company

Civicminds

We are an experienced Recruitment Solutions Firm, whose main focus is to match the “right” candidates with one of our Clients located throughout California and out of state. We have the fortune to be partnered up with a reputable and stable company with over 13 years of experience regarding all Immigration subjects. With this partnership we are able to effectively assist both our Clients and Candidates regarding most legal matters, so that they can both have a easy and professional transition.

We are a one-stop Professional Recruitment Firm that can assist in most Immigration matters and can place our qualified candidates at our Clients' facilies after conducting our thorough due diligence on each candidate. We can assist all candidates who currently have or are looking to maintain/obtain the following: Green Card, H-1B Visa, I-140, etc…

CivicMinds Recruitment provides our Clients and Candidates with a loyal, honest (open book) policy, which has allowed us to provide our Clients and Candidates with all the necessary information they require in order to move forward regarding any Immigration and/or Hiring needs. We are known for being our Client’s voice by conducting very thorough interviews with our candidates to determine if they will be the “right” fit for our Client’s hiring needs. We thrive on going the extra mile as we gather all the pertinent information from both parties and make certain that not only they are a technical fit, but that they also are a good match to be able to work as a team and have a long-term connection.

COMPANY SIZE

50 to 99 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2008

WEBSITE

http://www.civicminds.com

Director of Manufacturing

Civicminds

Charlotte, NC

About the Company

Civicminds

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