Company Description
Americase specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced protective containers for high-value and hazardous materials. Focused on innovative problem-solving, the company delivers customized solutions to meet unique customer requirements and challenges. Each container is crafted with precision and undergoes rigorous testing in in-house laboratories to ensure superior functionality, ruggedness, and reliability. Americase's commitment to excellence makes it a leader in providing smart, efficient, and effective protective solutions in the industry.
Leadership Hire: Director of Manufacturing – Drive Operational Excellence at Americase! đźŹđźš€
We're elevating our leadership team in Waxahachie, TX. As CEO, I'm personally seeking a proven Director of Manufacturing to own end-to-end operations in our precision sheet metal fab and custom case business. This is a high-impact, executive role reporting directly into leadership—full responsibility for all production processes, planning, scheduling, throughput, team performance, and scaling our state-of-the-art facility.
The must-have: Deep, hands-on experience implementing Operational Excellence—specifically designing and deploying Mixed Model Value Streams to create autonomous flow in high-mix, complex manufacturing environments. If you've led transformations where employees see/fix value flow in real time, reduced lead times dramatically, and built self-healing systems, this is your opportunity to apply it at a growing, innovative company.
Key Scope:
- Lead all manufacturing ops: precision sheet metal manufacturing, assembly, scheduling, shop floor control, inventory, costing accuracy via ERP
- Champion OE transformation: Engineer mixed-model value streams for custom/high-mix production
- Build high-performance teams: Coaching, development, accountability in a collaborative culture
- Drive metrics & growth: Throughput, OTD, margins, waste elimination, continuous improvement
- Strategic partner: Collaborate with leadership team on ERP optimizations, audits, scalability
Requirements:
- 10+ years progressive manufacturing leadership (Director/VP level preferred)
- Proven track record implementing OE model, including Mixed Model Value Streams in complex fab/assembly settings
- Strong manufacturing background (sheet metal, CNC/automation, custom production a plus)
- Experience with ERP/MES/shop floor systems (Mie Trak Pro or similar)
- Bachelor's in Engineering/Manufacturing/related; Lean/Six Sigma certs advantageous
- On-site in Waxahachie, TX
What We Offer:
- Executive compensation package (competitive base + bonus + benefits)
- Growth potential in a stable, expanding company
- Direct impact: Shape our future ops in precision custom manufacturing
This role demands rare expertise—true Operational Excellence practitioners who can turn complex ops into flow powerhouses. If this is you (or you know the ideal leader), DM me your resume/confidential intro directly—Robby Kinsala, CEO. Serious, discreet conversations only; we're selective and moving with purpose.
Qualifications:
- Strong expertise in Production Planning and Manufacturing Operations
- Experience in Manufacturing Operations Management
- Knowledge and hands-on experience in Supply Chain Management and logistics
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Proven ability to analyze processes and drive operational improvements
- Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Manufacturing, or a related field
- Previous experience in the manufacturing or industrial sector
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