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Higher Talent Group LLC

Director of Manufacturing

29 days ago

Garden City

Job Description Director of Manufacturing - Massapequa, NY About our Client: Our Client is a global provider within a wide range of areas, including but not limited to aerospace and defense platforms, automation and manufacturing, and the medical and healthcare fields, all aiming toward advancing cutting-edge research and development. Higher Talent Group values its reputation for finding high-quality people, which is why we will conduct a screening to determine if this is a good fit for you. We will share further details such as the culture, how progression works within the company, etc. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing Engineering preferred, or other technical-related discipline is required; MBA or other relevant advanced degree is preferred., • Minimum 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including managing salaried and hourly staff., • Minimum 5 years of experience using continuous improvement methodologies, LEAN, Six Sigma, etc. is preferred. SUMMARY OF POSITION The Director of Manufacturing Engineering (ME Director) is responsible for supporting business goals, including product cost and quality, schedule adherence, and timely delivery to meet customer demand. It is a hands-on position responsible for ensuring that manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment support the business's Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity goals. This ME Director plays an integral part in plant operations, special projects, and is responsible for developing and maintaining a motivated team and for supporting budgetary and production targets. The position has direct reports but must be able to work in partnership with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production in support of the departmental objectives. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES • The position has direct reports but must be able to work in partnership with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production in support of the departmental objectives. BENEFITS • Medical Plan, • Telehealth, • Prescription Drug Program, • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), • Dental Plan, • Vision Plan, • Retirement Plan with company match, • Paid Time Off, • Health Savings Account and/or Flexible Spending Accounts, • Life and AD&D Insurance, • Disability Insurance (Short and Long Term offerings) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. This list is not all-inclusive and may be amended from time to time. • Responsible for developing the standard processes used to manufacture heat exchangers, including selection and definition of all tooling, equipment, fixtures, and anything else related to the process. The team is responsible for ensuring all production processes are defined using the standard work formats and templates, as well as creating any training documents required to ensure production operators can perform the work in accordance with the documented standard., • Design and develop any tooling or fixtures needed to support the production processes., • Support the Operations team in the achievement of KPI’s related to shipping volume targets, on-time delivery, past due backlog, customer lead time, efficiency, utilization, and overtime premium expense., • Support and drive continuous improvements in manufacturing metrics, including quality, yields, cycle time, productivity, and cost. Promote process improvement, LEAN manufacturing methodologies, and 5S processes., • Implement and drive continuous improvement activities through the implementation ofthe change management process and best practices., • Timely and thorough implementation of engineering changes. Actively partner in the creation and review of engineering changes when needed., • Establish and monitor overall performance for product and quality standards; recommend process improvements/quality control programs. Recommend changes in work practices to improve production standards and product quality., • Ensure the ME team is properly deployed to support the daily needs of the business, new product introduction, cost reduction projects, or other duties as needed., • Oversee the Operational Excellence (cost reduction) plans for the site. Coordinate and manage the projects at a tactical level and develop the project tracking tools to report out to senior management., • Coordinate, review, and present data for the purchase of capital equipment and tooling improvements to audiences at various levels of the company., • Provide technical support and recommendations to both internal and external customer technical/quality teams regarding process improvements, non-conforming parts, defects, and repair/rework., • Author annual performance reviews and develop continuing education and advancement paths for the entire department., • Provide oversight for manufacturing activities in our Mexico facility., • Minimal travel expected. Potential travel to a facility in Mexico in support of overall business objectives. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • Must possess solid analytical skills in forecasting and anticipating production needs and capabilities., • Must be able to prioritize workload in a multitasking environment, short-term tactical, along with longer-term strategic activities., • Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision and have the ability to interact positively and motivate others, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in Spanish is preferred., • Experience with MRP systems, preferably Oracle., • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint., • Willingness to work a flexible schedule to get the job done., • Exceptional communication skills; promoting teamwork and a positive work environment., • Experience should include build-to-order manufacturing management experience in medium volume/high-mix production environments, preferably in the military or aerospace industries., • Demonstrated history of successful change management and implementation of operational excellence improvements such as lean manufacturing, demand flow, and six sigma., • Strong ability to communicate with all levels of the organization from the production floor to the executive office; strong interpersonal, leadership, & organizational skills., • Familiarity with assembly, welding, brazing, machining, and testing processes is desired., • Demonstrated knowledge of and familiarity with a variety of lean tools and methodologies, including, but not limited to:, • VSM, Standard Work, Pull Systems & Kanban, Integrated Business Planning, Daily Management, 5S/Visual, • Management, 3P, SMED, TPM, Variation Reduction, and Six Sigma. OTHER • Due to contracts with the United States Government, the candidate must be either a U.S. citizen or a Green card holder. COMPENSATION The anticipated salary range for this position is $175,000 to $200,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. Salary Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good-faith estimate only. At the time of this posting, the actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location. NOTE The above is presented as a matter of occupational information and guidance only; all other reasonable tasks, duties, and responsibilities that management may deem necessary for satisfactory performance may be included. ABOUT HIGHER TALENT GROUP Higher Talent Group offers candidates full-time opportunities at companies hiring nationwide. We also provide resume and career coaching services for individuals who require assistance in getting back into the workforce or for candidates who want to start looking for a new opportunity discreetly. Want to learn more? Check out our website for additional information.

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