Director of Operations
MetalQuest · Post Falls, ID
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $95k–$135k
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level production role at MetalQuest (industrial) in Post Falls, ID. Lead, and develop a diverse team of manufacturing managers, supervisors, and operators across all production lines and facilities through coaching, evaluations and mentoring.
- They ask for
- 10+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, AS9100
- Base pay
- $95k–$135k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Idaho: typical posted base $150k–$195k. This one lists $95k–$135k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 7 production engineer openings in Idaho, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 786 other live production postings in the US.
- Base pay
- About 12% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 7+)
Typical $109k–$152k, from 207 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 44%
- ✓ Lean 39%
- EHS / safety 26%
- Root cause 25%
- New product launch 22%
- Six Sigma 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for AS9100, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at MetalQuest
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
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requirements
where applicable.
- ✓Establish performance goals, metrics, and accountability across departments.
- ✓Data Entry
- ✓Generate reports to track key performance indicators related to inventory accuracy, scrap, supplier performance, and on-time delivery.
Qualifications
- ✓2 + years experience in purchasing or inventory management preferred.
- ✓5 - 10 years experience require in supply chain, lean manufacturing, and team development
- ✓Excellent communication skills and high level attention to detail.
- ✓Possess knowledge of available vendors that are related to this field.
- ✓ECI / JobBoss experience is a plus.
Why MetalQuest?
Build a Career, Not Just a Job
At MetalQuest, we combine cutting-edge equipment with a supportive, family-oriented culture. Our team members take pride in their work, push themselves to improve every day, and hold each other to high standards. If youre ready to grow your skills with one of the fastest-growing industries, and be part of a team that feels like family, wed love to meet you. Apply today to join our Post Falls, ID location.
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Job Description
Job Description Salary: $95,000 - $135,000
Director of Operations
Post Falls, Idaho
Salary : $95,000 - $135,000
Are you an experienced manufacturing leader who excels in a fast-paced, hands-on environment? We want to hear from you! As Director of Operations, you will oversee the company's day-to-day operations, drive performance and continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure alignment with MetalQuest's vision and mission to advance organizational success. This role is responsible for vendor and inventory management, optimizing operational efficiency, and identifying growth opportunities that support the company's long-term success.
What Youll Do
- •Customer / Vendor Management :
- •Enter and maintain customer purchase orders within the ERP/MRP system, ensuring accuracy of part numbers, revisions, quantities, pricing, and delivery requirements.
- •Coordinate with customers to resolve discrepancies or missing information.
- •Monitor customer demand, order status, and delivery schedules to support on-time performance.
- •Purchasing & Inventory :
- •Maintain appropriate raw material inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess inventory.
- •Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, and competitive pricing.
- •Track supplier performance, forecast purchasing needs and follow up on late deliveries or material shortages that could impact production schedules.
- •Leadership
- •Lead, and develop a diverse team of manufacturing managers, supervisors, and operators across all production lines and facilities through coaching, evaluations and mentoring.
- •Ensure compliance with company procedures, customer requirements, quality standards, including AS9100
Benefits
- •Health Benefits (Health/Vision/Dental) + HSA
- •Retirement Savings Match 3%
- •PTO / Paid Holidays / Sick Pay / Bereavement Pay
- •Active Military Duty Leave (as needed)
- •Work alongside a tight-knit team and supportive leadership at a growing company with state-of-the-art equipment!
Apply online atCareers - MetalQuest Unlimitedor call for more information at 402-768-3821
See how we work as a team firsthand: https://youtu.be/Pxm52j-YPcU