Director of Manufacturing Operations - Expat (Asia or Mexico)
MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP · Madison, WI
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level production role at MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP (industrial) in Madison, WI. You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: Develop and execute an operational strategy that delivers best-in-class safety, quality, service levels, and cost efficiency.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Value stream mapping
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $118k–$178k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 23 production engineer openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 22 other live production postings in Wisconsin.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (7+ years)
Typical $118k–$178k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 52%
- Team leadership 48%
- Root cause 35%
- ✓ Six Sigma 26%
- ✓ Value stream mapping 26%
- EHS / safety 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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responsibilities
Develop and execute an operational strategy that delivers best-in-class safety, quality, service levels, and cost efficiency. Establish manufacturing strategies, footprints, facilities, and operations to support global business growth and customer
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Job Description: INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool, we believe our people and culture are the keys to our success. We are committed to empowering employees with resources and opportunities to redefine the industry. With a fast-paced, innovative environment, we foster growth, development, and excellence in every aspect of our operations. Join us to lead the transformation of power tools manufacturing on a global scale. Your Role on Our Team The Director of Operations will be responsible for defined operations functions supporting Milwaukee Tool’s global Power Tools facilities. You will drive operational excellence, implement world-class manufacturing strategies, and build high-performing teams that support Milwaukee Tool's ambitious growth. This role will start in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the first six months and transition to an expatriate assignment in PRC, Vietnam, or Mexico, where you will lead initiatives that align with our global expansion and operational strategies. You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and