Senior Director of Manufacturing

Job Title: Sr. Director of Manufacturing

Job Description:

Trystar is at the forefront of advancing power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. At Trystar, safety and integrity aren’t just buzzwords, they are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day. We’ve created power solutions that are not only durable and unique but are also the result of serious teamwork from every corner of our organization. As a big name and pioneer in power solutions, we’re not just part of the power conversation – we’re shaping its future, and we’re doing so across diverse industry sectors including healthcare, data centers, entertainment, education, government, and commercial construction – just to name a few. We’re committed to growing and evolving our product lineup and customer solutions to stay ahead of the curve and that includes leaning into sustainable, resilient, and renewable energy solutions. Our cutting-edge headquarters in Faribault, MN is partially solar, and wind powered by our own microgrid. You’ll find that we’re also pushing boundaries at our additional facilities across the country. Together, we are Trystar, where we power the future and nurture innovation for a brighter tomorrow.

Trystar’s team members are our most important asset. We are in search of an experienced and visionary Senior Director of Manufacturing to lead multiple factory locations and drive our manufacturing operations to new heights through transformational thinking. In this role you will beresponsible for our enterprise-wide factory locations, with site manufacturing leaders reporting directly to you. Your disruptive and transformational thinking, innovative mindset, and results-driven approach will be instrumental in achieving our Operations and Company Strategic goals and building for the future . You will be expected to deliver core foundational metrics, including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Cost, and People, to ensure our manufacturing operations are optimized for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

This role will report to Trystar’s Chief Operations Officer, and will be based in our Faribault, MN or Burnsville, MN location.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.
  
  
  

In this role you will get to:

• Create Trystar’s culture for relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
• Provide visionary and transformational leadership to multiple factory locations and site manufacturing leaders for near and long-term success.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing organization. Identify and implement disruptive technologies and practices and embrace transformational thinking to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Drive operational excellence in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory management, Cost control, and People development, making these core metrics central to our manufacturing operations, and lead transformational changes when necessary.
• Set clear performance goals and expectations for factory locations and site manufacturing leaders. Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to ensure goals are met or exceeded and drive transformational improvements on a regular basis.
• Optimize resource allocation, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to meet production demands efficiently and cost-effectively, while seeking transformational ways to enhance resource utilization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments such as Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality, HS&E to ensure seamless operations, quality improvements, and embrace transformational collaboration.
• Implement and drive Lean and Six Sigma principles to identify and eliminate waste, improve processes, and enhance productivity, with a focus on transformational changes.
• Attract, retain, and develop top talent within the manufacturing organization. Mentor and coach site manufacturing leaders to ensure their professional growth and success, fostering transformational leadership skills.
• Ensure that all manufacturing activities adhere to regulatory and safety standards, and champion a culture of safety within the organization. Lead transformational safety initiatives when needed.
• Leverage business intelligence and analytics to track performance and drive results.
• Exhibit a growth mindset and display your ability to manage change.
• Utilize your business acumen in daily decision making.
  
  
  

Job Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field
• Proven experience (10+ years) in senior leadership roles within manufacturing, with a track record of driving operational excellence and achieving results.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams and promote transformational leadership qualities.
• Innovative and transformational thinker with a passion for disruptive technologies and practices.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities with a focus on transformational solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Willing to travel >30%
  
  
  

Additional Qualifications

• Masters degree preferred
• Demonstrated experience in scaling manufacturing operations for high growth companies.
• Acquisition integration experience.
• Experience managing multiple factory locations is highly desirable.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Proficient in using manufacturing related software packages & tools.