Director of Manufacturing and Warehousing

Flow Control Group • Brockton, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Manufacturing and Warehouse Operations Leader will create and enhance the collaborative environment between operations, sales, accounting, and transportation for the betterment of various brands throughout the network. This leader will collaborate closely with organizational leaders to better leverage data and metrics to drive improved performance and support continued improvement of the business. The role involves strategic planning, managing people, and improving processes.

Requirements

• Must have a proven history of implementing and improving organizational performance. Exceptional project management, strong decision-making, and solution implementation skills required. Ability to comfortably work in a high- volume environment.
• Profit and loss operational experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or 7 to 10 years’ experience in a project management/leadership role.
• Excellent customer-facing experience and effective communication skills.
• Formidable team leadership and process management skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Able to work collaboratively with multiple department leaders to gain consensus on projects and initiatives and develop long-term operational plans.
• Available to travel between multiple site locations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies and principles is desired.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with onsite teams to identify initiatives for improving production, distribution, and other operational capabilities.
• Work with Air Energy Leadership to align opportunities, project plans, and the status of various activities within brands of responsibility.
• Develop long-term strategic goals for manufacturing and warehouse operations; identify short-, medium-, and long-term objectives to drive to our longer-term goals.
• Responsible for overall management and operations of Air Energy Business Unit Manufacturing and Distribution Areas within the Brockton facility.
• Safety Lead for the Brockton facility. Responsible for daily safety meetings, incident management, and overall safety performance.
• Responsible for overall inventory accuracy through a robust cycle count program.
• Responsible for inventory levels in terms of total value. Not to exceed a predetermined % of total sales established by Finance.
• Accomplishes Production staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains staff by training employees and ensuring all staff are cross-trained on all equipment operations.
• Maintains workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Utilize methods of continuous improvement in managing the manufacturing process to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; and reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Provide input to sales on quotes and manufacturing schedules.
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Ensure the operation of equipment by calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment, and techniques.
• Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements, implementing change.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies.
• Maintains the SIOP process by closely monitoring inventory levels, holding daily meetings, and making a calculated replenishment plan and finished goods stocking level.
• Implement Lean Six Sigma focused on manufacturing principles and strategies within all operations.

Benefits

• Everyone’s an Owner of the Company: Because every team member contributes to Flow Control Group’s success, everyone has the benefits of ownership! Flow Control Group has a broad-based employee ownership program extended to every employee within our portfolio companies.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy an attractive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (among other plans), competitive 401(k) matching program, career growth opportunities, employee referral program, paid time off and holidays, as well as parental leave.
• Training: FCG University learning and training platform available to all employees offering over 80k courses.
• Career Growth Opportunities: At Flow Control Group, we are committed to your professional development. With a vast network of over 100 brands across North America, we provide unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take it to the next level, we offer custom training programs, mentorship, and a supportive environment to help you achieve your goals. Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions make a real impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees