Senior Director of Manufacturing Operations
Confidential Jobs · Memphis, TN
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level production role at Confidential Jobs (industrial) in Memphis, TN.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $116k–$161k.
Median of the low and high ends of 293 live postings that list pay, out of 962 production engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Tennessee plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 23 other live production postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 58%
- ✓ Lean 54%
- ✓ Six Sigma 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- 1
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- 2
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- 3
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Full description from Confidential JobsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
The Senior Director of Manufacturing Operations is responsible for leading a large-scale manufacturing facility while developing and executing strategies to achieve excellence in quality and delivery performance while maintaining profitability goals. This position carries P&L responsibility for the business unit and oversees all manufacturing operations, including production, performance, development, and inventory control.
Primary
responsibilities
and maintain budgetary compliance
- ◆Drive operational performance through productivity improvements and cost reduction
- ◆Ensure quality excellence and on-time delivery across all facilities
- ◆Oversee facility operations, maintenance, and inventory control functions
- ◆Implement and maintain operational standards per corporate policies
Required Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business or related field
- ✓10+ years of manufacturing operations experience
- ✓5+ years of senior leadership experience in manufacturing
- ✓Demonstrated P&L management experience
- ✓Strong understanding of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies
- ✓Experience leading large manufacturing operations
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Master's degree in Business Administration or related field
- ✓Lean/Six Sigma certification
- ✓Experience with manufacturing ERP systems
Required Skills
ERP Systems
Inventory Management
Employee Relations
Performance Metrics
Leadership
Operational Excellence
Lean/Six Sigma
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Team Development
Supply Chain Strategy
Budget Management
P&L Management
Continuous Improvement
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Confidential Jobs 5 months ago
Memphis, TN, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
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Job Description
Senior Director of Manufacturing Operations
Strategic Leadership & Operations Management
- •Develop and implement comprehensive manufacturing strategies
- •Manage P&L
Performance & Quality Management
- •Establish and monitor performance metrics
- •Drive continuous improvement through Lean/Six Sigma initiatives
- •Maintain quality and safety standards compliance
- •Partner with corporate functions to improve cost, quality, and delivery metrics
- •Optimize resource allocation across equipment, facilities, and personnel
Team Leadership & Development
- •Lead and develop manufacturing management teams
- •Establish performance goals and objectives for direct/indirect reports
- •Implement succession planning and leadership development programs
- •Make key employment decisions regarding hiring, promotions, and terminations
- •Conduct regular performance reviews and development planning
- •Manage employee relations and maintain accurate time-keeping records
Business Partnership & Innovation
- •Participate in regional and global supply chain strategy development
- •Partner with senior business leaders on continuous improvement initiatives
- •Drive innovation in manufacturing processes and cost management
- •Facilitate best practices sharing and benchmarking across facilities
- •Collaborate with support functions to achieve organizational goals