Director of Manufacturing Operations | Application
Ultratec · Madison, AL
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level production role at Ultratec (industrial) in Madison, AL. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, ISO 9001, Capacity planning
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Alabama: typical posted base $144k–$216k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 18 production engineer openings in Alabama, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 17 other live production postings in Alabama.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 67%
- ✓ Team leadership 50%
- ✓ Root cause 33%
- Cost reduction 28%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from UltratecAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
and applicable quality management systems, including ISO 9001:2015.
- ✓Drive a culture of quality, including ownership of nonconformance resolution and continuous improvement of quality systems.
- ✓Partner with quality leadership to ensure effective root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
- ✓Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
- ✓Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency.
- ✓Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principles across operations.
- ✓Identify and execute opportunities to improve cost structure, throughput, and overall operational performance.
- ✓Leadership & Team Development
- ✓Develop and lead a high-performing manufacturing leadership team.
- ✓Establish clear performance expectations and accountability across manufacturing functions.
- ✓Support team development, training, and succession planning efforts within operations.
- ✓Cross-Functional Collaboration
- ✓Partner with engineering, supply chain, sales, and quality teams to ensure alignment of operational execution with business needs.
- ✓Support customer interactions as needed regarding production status, quality issues, and delivery commitments.
Supervisory
Responsibilities
This position provides leadership for all manufacturing operations and associated support functions, including production, planning and scheduling, quality assurance, purchasing, and inventory control. All manufacturing supervisors and functional leaders within these areas report to this role.
Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or
responsibilities
of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time.
Requirements
The
requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
- ✓Required Experience
- ✓Progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, including responsibility for leading managers or functional leaders.
- ✓Experience in electronics manufacturing or a high-mix, high-volume manufacturing environment.
- ✓Experience in subcontract manufacturing environments.
- ✓Strong background in production planning, scheduling, and operational execution.
- ✓Technical Knowledge
- ✓Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production planning processes.
- ✓Solid understanding of inventory management, material flow, and supply chain coordination.
- ✓Experience with quality management systems and regulatory compliance requirements, including ISO 9001:2015.
- ✓Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- ✓Ability to analyze operational metrics and utilize data to drive decision-making and performance improvements.
- ✓Leadership Competencies
- ✓Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
- ✓Ability to establish accountability, drive results, and foster a culture of operational excellence.
- ✓Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage employees, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- ✓Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- ✓Ability to lead change and implement sustainable process improvements.
- ✓Education (Preferred)
- ✓Degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Quality, or rela
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Director Of Manufacturing Operations
Advanced Assembly, Inc. (AAI), located in University Research Park on the west side of Madison, is looking to hire a Director of Manufacturing Operations. AAI is an electronics manufacturing services provider of electronic assemblies and products, including the Captioned Telephone (CapTel). This full-time position offers a first shift schedule of Monday - Friday, a competitive starting salary and a full benefits package. Absent undue hardship, Advanced Assembly will make reasonable accommodations for religious beliefs and individuals with disabilities. Advanced Assembly offers a diverse, friendly, and casual work environment. We have a proven track record of stability, growth, and providing advancement opportunities. If you have an interest in working in a high-tech manufacturing environment, while learning, developing, and advancing your career, we highly recommend you apply!
Job Summary: The Director of Manufacturing Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for all manufacturing activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products that meet customer requirements.
This role is responsible for overall performance of manufacturing operations, including production, planning and scheduling, quality, purchasing, and inventory control functions and their respective teams. The Director drives operational excellence, continuous improvement, and workforce capability development to support business performance and customer satisfaction.
Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
- •Operational Leadership
- •Lead manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives are achieved.
- •Oversee production planning and execution to ensure alignment with customer demand and business priorities.
- •Ensure manufacturing processes are efficient, controlled, and capable of consistently meeting quality and delivery requirements.
- •Monitor operational performance and lead corrective actions to address gaps in performance metrics.
- •Planning & Execution
- •Direct capacity planning and production planning activities to support on-time delivery and optimal resource utilization.
- •Ensure coordination between production, planning, quality, purchasing, and inventory control functions.
- •Oversee inventory accuracy and material flow to support efficient manufacturing operations.
- •Quality & Compliance
- •Ensure compliance with customer
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