Powder Lead

Mott Corporation • Farmington, CT

43d

About The Position

The Powder Lead is the liaison for nearly everything powder related at Mott. They work with suppliers, internal customers, and nearly all other functions of the business. From Process Engineering to R&D, the Powder Lead coordinates with other departments to ensure Motts’ customers ultimately get the right powder at the right specifications in the products ordered. The Powder Lead is also responsible for the overall powder team daily operations. This includes training and assigning tasks to the personnel, ensuring timely inspections, receipt, and issuance of powders, and collaborating with quality and supply chain for any non-conformance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline, or equivalent, required
• 5-7 years’ experience in manufacturing environment
• Effective communication and coordination skills
• Ability to collaborate across multiple functions from floor personnel to senior management
• Role model of Mott Core Values
• Prioritizes the needs of others ahead of their own
• Ability to inspire others to rise to challenges
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Familiarity with ERP systems and documentation practices
• Computer skills including MS Office Suite, Minitab
• Safety Training
• QMS Training
• Specific training pertaining to position

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience helpful
• Experience with powder metallurgy and material science helpful
• Experience with quality assurance and process troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Lead the Powder Department team, ensuring internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Test and characterize material to project specifications and requirements.
• Provide technical support for operations personnel.
• Train powder employees on area processes and QMS procedures.
• Evaluation of powder.
• Maintain safety, 5S & QMS procedures in powder department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees