Director, Manufacturing Strategy – Transformation

ERMCO-ECI

Director driving manufacturing strategy and transformation for ERMCO, leading modernization initiatives and enhancing supply chain capabilities. Collaborating with executives to align operational growth and efficiency.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, New York, North Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and execution of a multi-year manufacturing and supply chain strategy aligned with enterprise transformation goals.
Define the roadmap for modernization across the manufacturing network — including advanced systems, automation, digital tools, and data-driven performance management.
Evaluate and optimize the company’s manufacturing footprint, make-versus-buy strategy, and vertical integration opportunities.
Partner with the CMO, COO, and plant leadership to align capital investments, technology upgrades, and workforce capabilities with strategic priorities.
Serve as a key architect of the company’s operational transformation.
Design and lead high-impact initiatives that strengthen manufacturing agility, flexibility, and scalability.
Establish governance and performance frameworks to track transformation progress and ensure enterprise alignment.
Identify, evaluate, and execute vertical integration opportunities across the manufacturing and supply chain landscape.
Lead operational due diligence for potential acquisitions, focusing on manufacturing efficiency, capacity, technology, and cost structure.
Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to assess potential acquisitions and define post-close integration plans.
Partner with IT, Engineering, and Manufacturing/Operations to define the roadmap for next-generation manufacturing systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related technical field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in manufacturing strategy, operations leadership, or transformation, ideally within industrial manufacturing, energy, or electrical equipment sectors.
Demonstrated experience designing and executing multi-site manufacturing or supply chain modernization strategies.
Experience leading or supporting M&A activities, including vertical integration, operational diligence, and integration planning.
Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, digital operations, and capital investment planning.
Proven ability to lead strategic, cross-functional initiatives and influence at the executive level.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance provided

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Hard Skills & Tools

manufacturing strategysupply chain managementoperational transformationvertical integrationcapital investment planningdigital operationsmulti-site manufacturingperformance managementautomationdata-driven decision making

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic thinkingcross-functional collaborationinfluencecommunicationgovernanceperformance trackinginitiative designagilityflexibility

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in OperationsBachelor’s degree in Supply ChainMBAadvanced degree