Top 74 Director of manufacturing Jobs in Brea, Ca

Director of Manufacturing Operations
Novanta —Irvine, CA
- $178,420 - $240,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Senior level
- Leadership
Director, Operations
Beta Bionics, Inc. —Irvine, CA
- $170,000 - $230,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Assoc. Dir Manufacturing Operations (onsite)
Collins Aerospace —Santa Fe Springs, CA
- $172,900 - $328,700 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
Director of Operations (CNC Machining)
Karman Space & Defense —Corona, CA
- $160,000 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Recruiting
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Director, Manufacturing Maintenance
Anduril Industries —Costa Mesa, CA
- $220,000 - $290,000 a year
- Email
- Up to 50% travel
- System design
- Travel
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Director, Manufacturing Engineering
Anduril Industries —Costa Mesa, CA
- $220,000 - $292,000 a year
- Email
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Electrical Engineering
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Director of Operations
Allfast Fastening Systems LLC —City of Industry, CA
- $220,000 - $275,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Director of Operations
TriMas Corporation —City of Industry, CA
- $220,000 - $275,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Head of Manufacturing
TRL11, Inc. —Irvine, CA
- $160,000 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director, Continuous Improvement
B. Braun US Pharmaceutical Manufacturing LLC —Irvine, CA
- $195,000 - $230,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- 5 years
- Research
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Director of Engineering
Concorde Battery Corp - California —West Covina, CA
- From $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Office
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Director, Continuous Improvement
Safran —Garden Grove, CA
- $133,230 - $209,360 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Director, Manufacturing Support
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling —Downey, CA
- $176,280 - $220,350 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Master's degree
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sr Director, Global Manufacturing Strategy
MicroVention, Inc. —Aliso Viejo, CA
- $214,853 - $281,995 a year
- Microsoft Outlook
- Engineering
- 11+ years
Technical Director
Skyworks Solutions —Irvine, CA
- $170,100 - $339,500 a year
- Senior level
- Electrical Engineering
- Leadership
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Director Of Engineering
Karman Space & Defense —Corona, CA
- $180,000 - $225,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- ERP systems
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Director of Industrial Performance
See's Candies —Los Angeles, CA
- $180,000 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mentoring
- Fair chance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Director of Operations
Monogram Aerospace Fasteners —Commerce, CA
- $220,000 - $275,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Bachelor of Science
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Manufacturing Director
Kush Valley Collective —Los Angeles, CA
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Recruiting
- Business Administration
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Pharmaceutical QA Director
Eliquent Life Sciences, Inc —Tustin, CA
- $100 - $150 an hour
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
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Director of Manufacturing Operations

Novanta -
Irvine, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$178,420 - $240,000 a year

Qualifications

Cost management
Capacity requirements planning (CRP)
Manufacturing management
Managerial strategic planning
Workplace safety
Resource planning methods
Operations coordination planning
Safety standards in production
Engineering process optimization
Change management
Manufacturing facility experience
Team development
Key Performance Indicators
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Managing manufacturing teams
Operational excellence initiatives
Production efficiency metrics
Quality improvement programs in engineering
Cross-functional team management
Production scheduling
Financial acumen
Data-driven decision making
Implementing lean manufacturing processes

Full Job Description

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.

Summary

The Director of Manufacturing Operations provides strategic and hands‑on leadership for all manufacturing operations at the Irvine site, with full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role oversees assembly, machine shop, clean room operations, manufacturing engineering, and production planning, ensuring disciplined execution, operational excellence, and reliable performance in support of customer and business commitments.

The Director drives continuous improvement through Lean principles, robust planning and capacity management, and data‑driven decision‑making, while fostering a high‑performance culture focused on safety, engagement, and results. This position partners closely with Operations leadership and cross‑functional teams—including Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Finance—to support business growth, new product introductions, and scalable manufacturing operations.

Business Overview

Positioning Solutions is Novanta’s precision motion and engineered subsystems business. It designs and manufactures high‑precision, custom-engineered motion subsystems and electromechanical assemblies that are built into customers’ advanced equipment—primarily in medical, life sciences, robotics, and automation markets.

At its core, Positioning Solutions partners directly with OEMs to solve complex motion and positioning challenges. Rather than selling off‑the‑shelf parts, the team acts as an engineering partner, designing application‑specific subsystems that enable extremely accurate, repeatable, and reliable motion inside customer machines

Primary Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end manufacturing operations for the Irvine site, including assembly, machine shop, clean room, manufacturing engineering, and production planning, with full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement, embedding Lean principles, disciplined problem‑solving, and KPI‑driven execution to improve throughput, cycle time, yield, and cost performance.
Ensure reliable production planning and capacity management, aligning labor, equipment, and resources to demand while supporting on‑time delivery, inventory management, and customer commitments.
Partner cross‑functionally with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and business line leaders to support new product introductions, process robustness, and execution of business strategy.
Build and lead a high‑performance manufacturing organization, developing leaders and teams, establishing clear accountability, and fostering a culture of safety, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies

Progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, ideally within regulated, precision, medical device, life sciences, semiconductor, or clean‑room environments.

Proven success leading multifunction manufacturing organizations, including production, manufacturing engineering, and production planning, with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence, including Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, disciplined problem‑solving, and KPI‑driven execution with measurable results.
Strong operational and financial acumen, with the ability to translate business strategy into effective execution, capacity planning, and resource alignment.
Effective leader and change agent, capable of influencing across functions and levels, developing high‑performing teams, and fostering a culture of safety, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk in manufacturing and production areas.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Ability to wear required PPE and clean‑room gowning.
Frequent movement between production, assembly, and operational areas.

Travel Requirements

Travel up to 25% to support business needs, cross‑site collaboration, and enterprise initiatives.

Compensation and Benefits

The base pay for this position is $178,420 to $240,000 per year depending on the geographic market.
This position provides an opportunity for competitive quarterly sales compensation based on an achievement to plan.
Novanta supports all aspects of your life's needs. This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.

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