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About The Position

Requirements

• Previous experience in manufacturing leadership.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts and continuous improvement required.
• Critical thinking and the ability to solve problems quickly.
• Experience in effectively leading a team.
• Proven ability to deal with a wide range of personal issues including career development and conflict resolution.
• Understanding financial statements and the ability to impact them based on your management decisions.
• Does not hesitate to jump in and help the team when needed.
• Able to work in a fast pace, dynamic environment.
• The ability to regularly use good judgment and discretion to make educated decisions for the greater good of the company.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to interpret/make data-driven decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree required; with a preference for degrees focused on operations, supply chain, and/or manufacturing engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear roles and direction to all individuals working in Print and Hardware Operations.
• Measure and manage labor and material efficiency within the Print and Hardware Operations to achieve cost efficiencies.
• Manage and track operational metrics and use pareto analysis to drive root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.
• In partnership with the VP of Quality, implement quality program improvements that focus on the reduction of total Cost of Quality through the reduction of both external and internal quality issues.
• Drive the adoption and sustainment of automation throughout the operations to increase operational efficiencies, this includes manufacturing equipment, automation software, and AI platforms.
• Work with our Sales and Project Management teams to develop, implement and enforce a production schedule which results in all orders shipping within the agreed upon deadline.
• Implement lean concepts to increase the flow and throughput Print and Hardware Operations.
• Utilize Required to Operate (RTO) program to increase labor utilization company wide.
• Manage the capacity model for Print and Hardware operations and collaborate with Sales and Project Management on capacity opportunities.
• Develop trust, commitment, and accountability amongst your team leaders and team members.
• Coach, train, and develop the next generation of Operations leaders at Britten.
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance coverage options
• 401K with employer match of contribution (Employer match equal to 50% of contributions to the plan, up to 6% of employee’s pay)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (Full time employees)
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance-company provided
• Reimbursement for safety glasses and/or work boots (if position requires and qualifies)
• Company provided safety, skill development and/or leadership training opportunities