Director of Manufacturing (Site Leader)
AAON · Redmond, OR
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 18 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level manufacturing role at AAON (industrial) in Redmond, OR. Lead manufacturing operations that directly support the growth strategy of a rapidly expanding organization.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Value stream mapping, Automation, Capacity planning
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Oregon: typical posted base $90k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 21 manufacturing engineer openings in Oregon, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Oregon plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 20 other live manufacturing postings in Oregon.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 5+)
Typical $90k–$120k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 57%
- ✓ Automation 52%
- ✓ Lean 38%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 33%
- New product launch 33%
- SPC 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Capacity planning, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at AAON
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This plant: AAON in Redmond
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Full description from AAONAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
The ideal candidate must have
- ✓Proven experience leading large-scale manufacturing organizations.
- ✓Demonstrated success driving operational and cultural transformation.
- ✓Experience leading automation, digital manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.
- ✓Strong financial acumen with experience managing capital investments and operating budgets.
- ✓A track record of improving productivity, quality, throughput, and operational efficiency.
- ✓Exceptional leadership presence and executive communication skills.
- ✓The ability to balance strategic vision with executional excellence.
- ✓Experience building high-performing leadership teams and scalable organizational structures.
Requirements
Requires a four-year ABET-accredited degree in engineering with significant experience in manufacturing technology; 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, including leadership of large-scale initiatives; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Advanced degrees and certifications in quality control or advanced manufacturing are preferred.
Why BASX?
BASX continues to invest in advanced manufacturing capabilities, growth initiatives, and operational excellence. This position offers the opportunity to lead meaningful change within an organization committed to innovation, customer success, and long-term growth.
For leaders who enjoy building organizations, developing talent, optimizing operations, and shaping strategy, this role offers both the chall
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Job Description
Executive Manufacturing Leadership Opportunity
BASX is seeking a transformational manufacturing executive to lead one of its key operations as Site Leader (Director of Manufacturing).
This role is far more than manufacturing oversight. It is an opportunity to shape the future of a growing operation, influence enterprise strategy, drive large-scale operational transformation, and build the manufacturing capabilities required to support long-term business growth.
As the senior manufacturing leader for the site, you will serve as a trusted business partner to executive leadership and will be responsible for aligning manufacturing strategy, operational performance, capital investment, workforce development, and technology advancement with the organization's strategic objectives.
The successful candidate will bring a balance of strategic vision and operational discipline while building a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable growth. This is a unique opportunity to:
- •Lead manufacturing operations that directly support the growth strategy of a rapidly expanding organization.
- •Shape the future-state manufacturing vision through automation, digital transformation, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
- •Influence major capital investment decisions, facility expansion plans, and manufacturing technology roadmaps.
- •Build leadership capability and strengthen organizational effectiveness across the operation.
- •Partner directly with executive leadership to establish long-term operational strategies.
- •Drive measurable improvements in productivity, quality, safety, delivery performance, and profitability.
- •Leave a lasting legacy by creating a scalable manufacturing organization positioned for future growth.
What You'll Accomplish
Enterprise Impact
- •Establish and execute a multi-year manufacturing strategy aligned with company growth initiatives.
- •Lead initiatives that enhance operational scalability, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
- •Drive business performance through operational excellence, capacity optimization, and strategic planning.
Manufacturing Transformation
- •Lead cultural and operational transformation initiatives across the facility.
- •Advance Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles throughout the organization.
- •Champion automation, smart factory technologies, and digital manufacturing capabilities.
- •Identify and implement breakthrough improvements that create sustainable competitive advantages.
Executive Partnership
- •Serve as a key member of the site leadership team.
- •Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic business decisions.
- •Influence organizational direction through data-driven decision-making and operational expertise.
- •Provide strategic recommendations regarding investments, growth opportunities, risk mitigation, and resource allocation.
Leadership Development
- •Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team.
- •Create succession plans and strengthen organizational capability.
- •Foster a culture focused on accountability, engagement, innovation, and results.
- •Attract and retain top manufacturing talent.
Scope & Organizational Impact
Serves as the senior manufacturing leader for BASX's Redmond operation, directing a workforce of more than 500 employees across a manufacturing footprint exceeding 300,000 square feet. Responsible for shaping manufacturing strategy, leading operational transformation, guiding capital investments, and building the organizational capabilities required to support continued growth and market leadership.
The Executive Profile
We are seeking a respected manufacturing leader with a demonstrated history of transforming operations, developing talent, and delivering measurable business results.
Strategic Leadership
- •Manufacturing Transformation
- •Business Transformation
- •Enterprise Leadership
- •Strategic Planning
- •Organizational Development
Operational Excellence
- •Lean Manufacturing
- •Six Sigma
- •Continuous Improvement
- •Operational Excellence
- •Value Stream Optimization
Innovation & Growth
- •Industry 4.0
- •Smart Factory Strategy
- •Digital Manufacturing
- •Manufacturing Innovation
- •Automation Strategy
Financial & Capital Management
- •Capital Projects
- •Capacity Planning
- •Facility Expansion
- •Cost Optimization
- •Investment Planning