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Job description
National Ramp is hiring a Director of Manufacturing to lead and mature our manufacturing operations through the next stage of growth. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial, hands‑on environment and knows how to build manufacturing systems, processes, and teams from the ground up.
The ideal candidate brings strong metal manufacturing experience, preferably in fabrication, and has operated within an OEM manufacturing environment. This person must be both strategic and tactical: able to design the right operating model, implement work‑center-level discipline, and roll up their sleeves to solve issues on the floor.
This role is best suited for a manufacturing leader who is analytical, process‑driven, culturally strong, and comfortable creating structure in an immature and fast‑evolving environment.
The Director of Manufacturing will be responsible for improving the performance, consistency, and scalability of our manufacturing operation. They will help move the organization from reactive execution to structured, measurable, repeatable manufacturing excellence.
Key responsibilities
Build, improve, and standardize manufacturing processes across work centers
Create systems to manage work center performance, throughput, utilization, and efficiency
Streamline operations to improve gross profit
Lead safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance initiatives
Identify and reduce rework, non‑conformance, and customer‑impacting defects
Partner cross‑functionally with operations, procurement, distribution, engineering, and leadership
Develop teams, supervisors, and frontline manufacturing talent
Create accountability through metrics, dashboards, daily management, and operating rhythms
Balance strategic planning with tactical floor‑level execution
Performance will likely be measured through
Safety
Work center performance
Hours of rework
Non‑conformance rates
Customer complaints or customer‑impacting defects
Throughput and schedule adherence
Efficiency
Labor utilization
OEE / overall equipment effectiveness
Gross profit improvement
Requirements
5-7 years' experience in metal manufacturing leadership
Fabrication experience strongly preferred
Manufacturing experience within an OEM environment
Strong cultural leadership and ability to build trust on the floor
Analytical mindset with the ability to understand, build, and improve processes
Experience creating processes and systems from scratch
Comfort working in an immature, evolving, or underbuilt manufacturing environment
Ability to be both strategic and hands‑on
Proven record improving operational efficiency, quality, and cost performance
Additional valuable experience
Welding experience
Robotic welding or robotic automation experience
Aluminum manufacturing or fabrication experience
Procurement exposure
Prior broader operations experience
Distribution or logistics exposure
Benefits
Our commitment to you goes beyond the usual. You'll enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package after 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a matching 401(k), life and disability insurance, and a wealth of other resources to support your personal and professional life. With 3 weeks of paid time off, 1 week of sick time and additional days for statutory holidays, we ensure you have the time to recharge and enjoy life.
Location
Valley Cottage, NY (On‑Site)
Salary
The salary range for this position, based in Valley Cottage, NY, is $175,000 – $200,000 per year, plus incentives. The final salary will be based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
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Worksite address
valley cottage, NY, 10989, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.