Director Of Manufacturing

Dimplex Thermal Solutions•Kalamazoo, MI

About The Position

Responsible for the management and leadership of the production team. Responsible for developing and continuously improving manufacturing processes for greatest efficiencies; working with design, materials and manufacturing groups.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing related discipline is preferred
7-10 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
5+ years of experience in a leadership role
Mechanical aptitude
Persuasive presentation ability
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal (Clear, honest and fair communicator)
Exceptional listener
Solid analytical and process improvement skills
Exhibit servant leadership philosophy
Get it done type of person

Responsibilities

Responsible for manufacturing activities and shop floor execution
Provides manufacturing process continuously improving leadership
Delivers Results, Develops People
Manages conflict and change
Coordinate communications between all Department Leaders
Supports implementation of Lean Manufacturing
Analyze processes and implement recommendations
Plans and executes assigned special projects
Develops capital equipment recommendations and associated capital justifications
Works alongside members of the design, materials and manufacturing groups to develop work instructions, PFMEA’s, fixtures, work station designs, drawings and other documentation
Uses performance data and metrics to drive improvements
Serves as a member of the Divisional Operations structure and works closely with the COO and the Operations Directors of other sites to exchange best practices, support divisional priorities, and assist one another whenever practical and beneficial
Occasional travel to suppliers, including occasional business travel outside of the United States as required by divisional Operations collaboration
Other duties may be assigned