Director of Paint and Fabrication

Rittal LLC • Urbana, OH

11d

About The Position

The Director of Paint & Fabrication provides strategic and operational leadership for multi‑shift Paint (load, e‑coat, powder coating, unload) and Fabrication operations. This role drives safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while advancing continuous improvement, workforce development, and adherence to the Rittal Production System (RPS).
The Director is responsible for long-range planning, team development, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to support both daily operations and future growth.

Requirements

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Self‑motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of independent decision‑making.
• Willingness to spend extended time on the shop floor.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• 7+ years of leadership experience in paint, fabrication, or welding operations.
• Experience managing large-scale fabrication and high-volume operations.
• Strong understanding of e‑coating, powder coating, fabrication, and automation.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Paint and Fabrication departments across all three shifts.
• Develop long-term operational strategies and capacity plans.
• Align operations with Rittal Production System (RPS) principles.
• Communicate business goals, performance, and updates to teams and leadership.
• Ensure safe, efficient execution of production schedules.
• Manage KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
• Oversee workflow efficiency, resource allocation, and equipment utilization.
• Ensure adherence to 6S, TPM, and preventive maintenance standards.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and RPS initiatives.
• Identify and justify new technologies, equipment, and process improvements.
• Drive cost-reduction and waste‑elimination activities.
• Develop and mentor supervisors, managers, and technical staff.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on accountability.
• Provide clear expectations, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Support workforce planning, training, and succession development.
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and HR.
• Resolve production challenges and support new product/process launches.
• Work with vendors and internal teams to improve quality and productivity.
• Manage departmental budgets and long-range capital plans.
• Balance staffing, equipment, and material resources to meet business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees