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Site Director
Zing Recruiting
Charlotte, QAT
Full Time
Director
Onsite
4 weeks ago
Manufacturing OperationsLean ManufacturingNew Product IntroductionOEETPMQuality Systems
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About the Role
Zing Recruiting is seeking a Site Director for a leading electromechanical manufacturing company in Charlotte, NC. This executive role focuses on stabilizing, scaling, and transforming complex manufacturing operations across U.
Key Skills for This Role
Manufacturing OperationsLean ManufacturingNew Product IntroductionOEETPMQuality Systems
Responsibilities
- Lead stabilization and transformation of complex, high mix manufacturing operations
- Operate in a matrixed global structure spanning U.S. plants and European headquarters
- Own end to end manufacturing performance across production, engineering, logistics, and procurement
- Drive operational recovery and scaling in underperforming or rapidly evolving environments
- Lead third party and outsourced manufacturing operations
- Execute New Product Introduction (NPI) to serial production ramp with high reliability focus
- Implement and mature Lean Manufacturing systems (Pull, Kanban, One Piece Flow, Supermarkets)
- Drive OEE recovery, TPM implementation, and preventive maintenance discipline
- Lead advanced Quality Systems (pFMEA, Poka Yoke, RCA, stop the line authority)
- Own CI transformation frameworks (TIMWOOD, PDCA, Six Sigma methodology)
- Manage ERP driven production planning, procurement, and supply chain execution
- Lead automation and electromechanical assembly optimization initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics preferred)
- Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher strongly preferred)
- Proven experience in complex electromechanical or industrial manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated success in turnaround, stabilization, or operational transformation roles
- Experience with high mix and/or series production systems
- Strong background in third party / outsourced manufacturing oversight
- Deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing and CI execution (hands on application)
- Proven ownership of OEE, TPM, and production stability improvements
- Strong quality leadership background (pFMEA, root cause analysis, containment, escalation systems)
- Experience leading multi functional teams across production, engineering, logistics, procurement
- Proven ability to manage performance issues, rebuild accountability, and stabilize output
- Strong financial and operational acumen (budgeting, CapEx, ROI, make vs buy)
Full Job Posting
Site Director Job Summary
- Zing Recruiting is partnering with a leading organization in the electromechanical and advanced industrial manufacturing industry to identify a Site Director to join their team in Charlotte, NC.
- This is a highly specialized executive leadership role focused on stabilizing, scaling, and transforming complex manufacturing operations across U.S. sites and European headquarters.
- This position is best suited for a senior level manufacturing leader with deep operational depth and proven transformation experience in high complexity environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead stabilization and transformation of complex, high mix manufacturing operations
- Operate in a matrixed global structure spanning U.S. plants and European headquarters
- Own end to end manufacturing performance across production, engineering, logistics, and procurement
- Drive operational recovery and scaling in underperforming or rapidly evolving environments
- Lead third party and outsourced manufacturing operations (high importance)
- Execute New Product Introduction (NPI) to serial production ramp with high reliability focus
- Implement and mature Lean Manufacturing systems (Pull, Kanban, One Piece Flow, Supermarkets)
- Drive OEE recovery, TPM implementation, and preventive maintenance discipline
- Lead advanced Quality Systems (pFMEA, Poka Yoke, RCA, stop the line authority)
- Own CI transformation frameworks (TIMWOOD, PDCA, Six Sigma methodology)
- Manage ERP driven production planning, procurement, and supply chain execution
- Lead automation and electromechanical assembly optimization initiatives
Site Director Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics preferred)
- Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher strongly preferred)
- Proven experience in complex electromechanical or industrial manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated success in turnaround, stabilization, or operational transformation roles
- Experience with high mix and/or series production systems
- Strong background in third party / outsourced manufacturing oversight
- Deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing and CI execution (not theoretical—hands on application)
- Proven ownership of OEE, TPM, and production stability improvements
- Strong quality leadership background (pFMEA, root cause analysis, containment, escalation systems)
- Experience leading multi functional teams across production, engineering, logistics, procurement
- Proven ability to manage performance issues, rebuild accountability, and stabilize output
- Strong financial and operational acumen (budgeting, CapEx, ROI, make vs buy)
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Senior manufacturing leader who has actually run plants end to end (not advisory only roles)
- Proven history of turning around or stabilizing complex operations
- Strong bias toward structure, accountability, and operational discipline
- Comfortable operating between shop floor execution and executive strategy
- Experienced translating global HQ strategy into local execution
- Thrives in high visibility, high expectation environments requiring ownership
Compensation
- Pay: $150K+ DOE
- Type: Direct Hire
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