Senior Director of Advanced Manufacturing

Claremont, New Hampshire Permanent USD175,000 - USD200,000 per year View Job Description
The position operates at both the strategic and executional levels, translating business objectives into scalable operational models while driving consistency, efficiency, and growth across all manufacturing locations. The scope includes cross-functional integration with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to enable seamless execution and long-term operational excellence.
  • Multi-site Experience Highly Preferred!
  • Organization focuses on high-mix, low-to-medium volume production

About Our Client

A multi-site advanced manufacturing organization specializing in high-complexity printed circuit board fabrication for regulated, high-reliability industries such as aerospace and defense. The company focuses on high-mix production and scalable operations, integrating engineering, quality, and supply chain to deliver precision manufacturing, operational efficiency, and consistent on-time performance.

Job Description

  • Define and execute a multi-site manufacturing strategy aligned with growth objectives, customer requirements, and capacity plans.
  • Lead performance management across all facilities using key operational metrics such as throughput, yield, equipment effectiveness, cycle time, scrap, and delivery performance.
  • Establish and standardize operating processes to ensure consistency, repeatability, and scalability across locations.
  • Direct production planning, scheduling, and capacity management to support both near-term execution and long-range demand forecasting.
  • Partner closely with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to drive integrated execution and resolve cross-functional challenges.
  • Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing leadership team across manufacturing sites, with a focus on succession planning and capability building.
  • Champion a culture of operational excellence by embedding Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement practices into daily operations.
  • Own the operational P&L, including labor, materials, overhead, and capital investment planning.
  • Collaborate on supply chain strategy, including sourcing, supplier performance, and inventory optimization.
  • Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory and quality standards (e.g., ISO, AS standards) and customer requirements.
  • Lead initiatives related to capacity expansion, new product introduction, and operational scaling.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex operational issues that have significant business impact.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field (MBA preferred).
  • Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Experience in industries such as microelectronics, aerospace/defense, or other regulated, high-complexity environments is preferred.
  • Demonstrated success building and optimizing multi-site operations.
  • Deep experience with continuous improvement frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma); certification preferred.
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP platforms and advanced capacity planning tools.



What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary range of $175,000 - $200,000
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Work within a team of passionate and talented individuals.
  • A culture that values innovation, quality, and collaboration.
Contact
Marios Peripanos
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7021819

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
General Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Claremont
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Marios Peripanos
Job Reference
JN-052026-7021819