Managing Director of Manufacturing

National Hardwood Lumber Association•Kreamer, PA

55d

About The Position

Responsible for overseeing the end-to-end production and development of manufactured items, ensuring quality standards, timely delivery, and continuous improvement in processes and outcomes. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing department, including production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation. Identify areas for lean manufacturing principles, process improvement and implement strategies to optimize production workflows, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency. Stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in manufacturing, and actively seek opportunities to leverage new technologies or methodologies to improve manufacturing processes.

Requirements

Knowledge of NHLA hard wood lumber grading rules
Advanced knowledge of the lumber industry including pricing & costing
Adhere to the company's Mission Statement, Vision Statement and Leadership Competencies and Core Values

Responsibilities

Overseeing the end-to-end production and development of manufactured items
Ensuring quality standards
Ensuring timely delivery
Ensuring continuous improvement in processes and outcomes
Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing department
Production planning
Scheduling
Resource allocation
Identify areas for lean manufacturing principles
Process improvement
Implement strategies to optimize production workflows
Reduce costs
Increase operational efficiency
Stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in manufacturing
Actively seek opportunities to leverage new technologies or methodologies to improve manufacturing processes