Alltrista - Director, Manufacturing
JADEX, LLC · Springfield, FL
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Travel
- 50%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 15+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level manufacturing role at JADEX, LLC (industrial) in Springfield, FL. Plan, develop and implement lean initiatives to drive lower cost of operations across all product lines.
- They ask for
- 15+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, 5S, Value stream mapping, OEE, SMED
- Day to day
- about 50% travel
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Florida: typical posted base $71k–$112k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 50 manufacturing engineer openings in Florida, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Florida plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 49 other live manufacturing postings in Florida.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (15+ vs 5+)
Typical $71k–$112k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 48%
- ✓ Lean 46%
- New product launch 46%
- Tooling 38%
- Welding 34%
- Machining 32%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, 5S, Value stream mapping, OEE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at JADEX, LLC
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- The posting says about 50% travel. Between which sites?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from JADEX, LLCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
and company goals.
Responsibilities
Maintain Safety Incidence Rate below 1.0.
Drive statistically significant performance improvements impacting quality, cost, schedule delivery, innovation, safety, morale, and sustainability.
Promote a culture of accountability to ensure adherence to manufacturing processes and company policies.
Plan, develop and implement lean initiatives to drive lower cost of operations across all product lines.
Participate in Monthly Business Reviews and Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning meetings and otherwise contribute to the evaluation of operations and development of operational strategy with the executive team.
Measure, analyze and report weekly manufacturing KPI/OEE performance. Identify opportunities and risks and direct changes/actions to achieve business goals.
Oversee department cost center management, planning, systems and controls.
Direct the resolution of manufacturing problems to ensure customer satisfaction, minimum costs and prevent operational delays, without compromising safety.
Manage, mentor and coach direct and indirect reports as appropriate to build a culture of accountability, brother's keeper, integrity, and alignment with the division leadership.
Work with other functional/departmental managers to understand needs of operational development, and to ensure they are fully informed of operational objectives, purposes, opportunities and risks.
Determine
responsibilities
of assigned organization and staff positions, conduct performance reviews and provide applicable feedback to employees.
Partner with sales to understand customer expectations and resolve manufacturing quality deficiencies.
Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Company and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
Other duties as assigned
Key
Qualifications
10-15 years' experience in manufacturing leadership, to include 5-7 years in a manager role with strong technical background in shop floor operations, product flow and continuous improvement.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
5+ years' experience in medical plastics clean room manufacturing.
Demonstrated successful production and quality management experience.
Proactivity in identification and execution of manufacturing and personal improvements.
TQM & Teamwork skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in Lean Manufacturing Principals – 5S, Gemba, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Kaizen, SMED, etc.
Physical
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High-Volume Precision Injection Molded Parts Manufacturer
Alltrista Plastics LLC, a subsidiary of Jadex Inc., is a leading manufacturer in high-volume, precision injection molded parts. The company designs and manufactures with proprietary engineering processes and extensive manufacturing capabilities, from five locations worldwide. From the first spark of an idea, through the design of the mold to the actual manufactured product, Alltrista Plastics focuses all efforts on delivering innovative plastic solutions. The company's core markets include Consumer Products, Medical/Healthcare, Personal Care, Health & Beauty, Caps & Closures, and Packaging.
Primary Functions
Develop, implement and monitor operations strategies to align with business objectives. Manage budgets, optimize production processes and lead staff to meet customer
& Work Environment
Sitting at workstation approximately 85 percent of work time. Standing and walking approximately 15 percent of work time.
Must be able to travel 50% to 75% percent of work time.
Normal workstation office environment with computer equipment, fax machine, and files and shelves overhead and about work surface.
Ability to work flexible hours or occasionally on weekends with short notice depending on customer deliverables.
Jadex Inc and its Businesses do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.