Manufacturing Strategy & Systems Leader

Manufacturing Strategy & Systems Leader

Our client is a leader in temperature control systems, committed to innovation, research, and operational excellence. They are currently seeking a Manufacturing Strategy & Systems Leader to join their team.

This leadership role is ideal for someone energized by ground-up innovation, who thrives in building systems, teams, and processes from the ground up. If you're energized by building high-performance operations and leading teams through complex production challenges—this is a unique chance to drive real impact in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment.

This Role Offers:

• Shape the manufacturing strategy and operations of a new flagship facility.

• Work with a company on the forefront of climate-conscious technology solutions.

• High visibility role with room to expand your leadership scope and technical influence.

• Newly established operations hub built with a focus on modern workflows, team integration, and environmental responsibility.

• Comprehensive compensation package including medical, dental, and wellness programs.

Focus:

• Design and execute comprehensive manufacturing strategies in alignment with company growth initiatives across engineering and operations teams.

• Direct the setup and scale of an advanced manufacturing site, incorporating automation, lean processes, and innovative production methodologies.

• Partner closely with product engineering, plant operations, and executive leadership to align manufacturing goals with company vision.

• Lead capital-intensive projects with a disciplined approach to risk management, timelines, and departmental budgeting.

• Build, mentor, and grow a team of engineers and technical professionals, creating a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

• Champion scalable manufacturing processes for highly customized, engineered-to-order products with a focus on efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.

• Deploy best practices in industrial engineering, including value stream mapping, energy utilization analysis, factory layout design, and supply flow optimization.

Skill Set:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering with 3+ years in a leadership capacity.

• Strong background in launching and scaling complex production systems, particularly for custom or system-engineered products.

• Proficient in managing multi-disciplinary teams through planning, implementation, and continuous improvement cycles.

• Demonstrated expertise in lean manufacturing, automation integration, and advanced production planning.

• Strategic mindset paired with operational rigor—able to balance big-picture thinking with detailed execution.

• Natural leader and motivator, capable of fostering a collaborative and accountable team environment.

About Blue Signal:  

Blue Signal is a leading executive search firm, specializing in engineering recruitment. Our engineering recruiting team has expertise placing high-performing talent in areas such as electrical, mechanical, civil, and telecom engineering. Learn more at bit.ly/46IAFRJ 

Location
Mesa AZ