Director of Manufacturing Operations
Maxtena · Germantown, IL
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level production role at Maxtena (industrial) in Germantown, IL. On-time delivery of products.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $100k–$150k.
Median of the low and high ends of 16 live postings that list pay, out of 31 production engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
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- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $100k–$150k, from 16 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 52%
- Team leadership 35%
- ✓ Six Sigma 29%
- 5S 29%
- EHS / safety 29%
- Root cause 26%
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Requirements
- ✓Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance
- ✓3-5+ years of Operations Management
- ✓Proven leadership and management experience
- ✓Extensive manufacturing experience in the Satellite, Telecommunications, Automotive, or similar highly regulated industry
- ✓Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
- ✓Superior knowledge of lean, Six Sigma tools, and problem-solving methodology
- ✓Extensive manufacturing and/or R&O experience in a fast-paced environment
- ✓Aftermarket experience
- ✓Ability to manage complex teams
- ✓Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- ✓Quick response and proactive mindset to drive results
- ✓Able to develop strong networks and build relationships
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Director Of Manufacturing Operations
The Director of Manufacturing Operations reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and works closely with other functional leaders in the company, including those in operations, engineering, finance, sales, and marketing. The Director of Manufacturing Operations is responsible for the overall management and optimization of production, suppliers (including EMS contract manufacturers), supply chain, maintenance, reliability, and efficiency of manufacturing assets, along with development and improvement activities, to ensure the continuous flow of high-quality product from Maxtena to its customers.
The position is based in Germantown, MD.
Your work at Maxtena will include
- •Overseeing and managing vendor and supplier relationships
- •Negotiating equipment purchase, maintenance, and layout
- •Supply chain management
- •Monitor and evaluate workflow and assembly methods
- •Oversee process planning, implementation, and improvements
- •Ensure manufacturing performance, quality, and safety goals are met
- •ERP, MRP, and machine controller system management
- •Develop and manage manufacturing budgets, CAPEX spending, and schedules and P&L
- •Gross margin improvement through annually planned COGS reduction
- •On-time delivery of products
- •Expanding existing supply chain and multi-vendor sourcing
- •Customer service indicator
- •Successful establishment and development of manufacturing process and teams
- •Meeting production capacity and capacity ramp-up goals
- •Low level of production errors and waste
- •Work with cross-functional teams on product launches and delivery
- •Perform other duties as requested
Perks of working at Maxtena
- •Developing innovative, meaningful products from scratch
- •A dynamic, innovative, and productive workplace
- •Cutting-edge technology & high-tech lab
- •Continuous career growth opportunities
- •Competitive compensation package
- •Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- •Tuition Reimbursement
- •Paid Parental Leave
- •401K match
- •Flextime
- •Fun & games events
- •Coffee, sweets, & much more...