Sila is seeking a Director of Manufacturing to lead and grow a high-performing manufacturing organization. In this role, you will drive operational excellence and continuous improvement while building the processes necessary to support technology transfer from R&D to production.
What You'll Do
- Lead and grow a high-performing manufacturing organization, cultivating a culture of excellence and high urgency
- Hire, mentor, and advocate for talent using a high-accountability coaching model
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement; identify bottlenecks and implement proactive improvements
- Oversee improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing implementation, Theory of Constraints, and optimized material flow
- Inject learning models into the organization to automate and improve fault response
- Advance the capabilities of the Manufacturing Execution System and ERP
- Partner with Finance to tighten inventory control, report accurate COGS, and eliminate variances
- Build the processes and infrastructure to support the organization as our Technology Transfer function
- Masterfully 'walk the line' between rigid process standardization for safety/quality and the flexibility required to support ongoing R&D
- Provide high-level support for process monitoring and development, ensuring experimental workflows can coexist with production demands
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 15 years of experience in Engineering or Operations leadership
- Proven track record of scaling operations in high-growth environments
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical) or a related technical field
- Demonstrates strong leadership skills with an affinity for mentoring and developing others
- Able to listen, influence, coach, and train on safe operating behaviors
Nice to Have
- Deep background in material or chemical manufacturing operations
Team & Environment
You will lead and grow a high-performing manufacturing organization.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $211,000 to $266,000
Work Mode
This role is onsite.
We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.
