Randstad is looking for a director of manufacturing for new manufacturing company on the Jacksonville's Southside. You will need the to have 5 plus years of manufacturing and management experience. A proven history of setting up production lines with CNC would be a bonus. A Director of Manufacturing develops manufacturing strategies, oversees daily plant operations, drives efficiency, quality, and safety, manages teams, implements lean principles (like Six Sigma/ERP), ensures regulatory compliance (ISO 9001), and collaborates cross-functionally, requiring leadership and process optimization skills. Key duties involve resource allocation, performance metrics, budgeting, continuous improvement, and managing production to meet goals while fostering a safety/quality culture.
salary: $100,000 - $125,000 per year shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute manufacturing strategies, planning production schedules, and allocating resources. Operations Oversight: Manage daily plant operations, monitor processes, and implement quality control measures. Implement lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies. Oversee CNC machining operations, including milling, turning, and specialty processes used in billiards components. Provide hands-on expertise in CNC programming, setup, and optimization. Troubleshoot complex machining, tooling, fixturing, and process issues to minimize downtime and scrap. Drive process improvements for accuracy, repeatability, surface finish, and cycle time reduction. Shop Setup & Scale-Up Lead the setup or expansion of a manufacturing shop, including layout design, equipment selection, tooling, and workflow. Establish maintenance programs, tooling management systems, and safety. Build scalable processes to support future growth and new product lines. Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing teams, with a minimum of 5 years of people management experience. Manage and grow teams of machinists, technicians, and supervisors; conduct hiring, training, and performance reviews. Foster a culture of accountability, craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and safety. Partner with HR and leadership to build strong succession plans and skills development pathways. The essential functions of this role include:
working in a smoke free environment wearing steel toe shoes working in a non-temperature controlled environment manual lifting up to 25lbs Skills
Manufacturing (5 years of experience is required) Documentation of Operations Manufacturing Cost Acct Cost of Goods Sold Time Management Time and Accuracy Improvement of Financial Leadership Leadership Development Management (5 years of experience is required) Management Discussion and Analysis Management Responsibility Strategic Planning Process Cost Process Improvement (2 years of experience is required) Quality Assurance Quality Control Technical MS Office MS-OFFICE Supply Chain OSHA Health Information Safety Communication Problem Solving Adaptability CNC (5 years of experience is preferred) Carbon Fiber Budgeting Forecasting & Management Reporting Budget Budgeting ERP Lean Six Sigma Six Sigma - Black Belt American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Qualifications
Years of experience: 5 years Experience level: Director
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
salary: $100,000 - $125,000 per year shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute manufacturing strategies, planning production schedules, and allocating resources. Operations Oversight: Manage daily plant operations, monitor processes, and implement quality control measures. Implement lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies. Oversee CNC machining operations, including milling, turning, and specialty processes used in billiards components. Provide hands-on expertise in CNC programming, setup, and optimization. Troubleshoot complex machining, tooling, fixturing, and process issues to minimize downtime and scrap. Drive process improvements for accuracy, repeatability, surface finish, and cycle time reduction. Shop Setup & Scale-Up Lead the setup or expansion of a manufacturing shop, including layout design, equipment selection, tooling, and workflow. Establish maintenance programs, tooling management systems, and safety. Build scalable processes to support future growth and new product lines. Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing teams, with a minimum of 5 years of people management experience. Manage and grow teams of machinists, technicians, and supervisors; conduct hiring, training, and performance reviews. Foster a culture of accountability, craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and safety. Partner with HR and leadership to build strong succession plans and skills development pathways. The essential functions of this role include:
working in a smoke free environment wearing steel toe shoes working in a non-temperature controlled environment manual lifting up to 25lbs Skills
Manufacturing (5 years of experience is required) Documentation of Operations Manufacturing Cost Acct Cost of Goods Sold Time Management Time and Accuracy Improvement of Financial Leadership Leadership Development Management (5 years of experience is required) Management Discussion and Analysis Management Responsibility Strategic Planning Process Cost Process Improvement (2 years of experience is required) Quality Assurance Quality Control Technical MS Office MS-OFFICE Supply Chain OSHA Health Information Safety Communication Problem Solving Adaptability CNC (5 years of experience is preferred) Carbon Fiber Budgeting Forecasting & Management Reporting Budget Budgeting ERP Lean Six Sigma Six Sigma - Black Belt American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Qualifications
Years of experience: 5 years Experience level: Director
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.