Director - Advanced Manufacturing Operations Engineering

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  Drive an Operations Strategic Footprint Roadmap development process that aligns with business long range planning;

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  Ensure each manufacturing facility has a 5-year roadmap developed that aligns with all other operational disciplines to achieve the best leverage of the asset and systems within;

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  Develop and implement operating methodologies and procedures designed to maximize floor space utilization, asset uptime and utilization, eliminate waste, and operation cost reductions;

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  Research and evaluate new technologies and breakthrough processes to accelerate competitive advantages while meeting business requirements;

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  Lead operational strategy and execution by aligning daily activities with company goals, improving productivity, and managing operational budgets.

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  Oversee Adv. Mfg. operations engineering team, including project planning, technical guidance, resource allocation, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

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  Manage facilities and infrastructure, ensuring maintenance, repairs, building systems performance, and regulatory compliance.

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  Develop and implement policies related to operations, engineering processes, and facility management to support growth and efficiency.

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  Coordinate cross‑functional collaboration with HR, finance, engineering teams, and senior leadership to support organizational priorities.

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  Oversee capital projects and vendor management, including budgeting, contract negotiation, and performance tracking.

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  Drive sustainability and workplace optimization initiatives, including energy efficiency, space planning, and long‑term facility planning.

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  Monitor KPIs and operational performance, using data to evaluate productivity, engineering output, and facility efficiency

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  Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering and facilities teams, ensuring strong leadership pipelines and high performing teams

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  Support the reduction of the operating cost of each facility consistent with company objectives;

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  Lead, coordinate and/or support the introduction of new/revised processes and technology that support cost reduction initiatives.

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  Project Management

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  Lead high level facilities projects, providing direction, guidance, and engineering expertise to team members. 

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  Facilitate project flow involving regular contact with engineering, manufacturing and other cross functional teams

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  Drive and project manage major strategic cost, quality, and delivery initiatives with aggressive focus on breakthrough process and technology improvements to achieve substantial competitive advantage.

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  Provide guidance to cross-functional teams and leadership on key strategic decisions related to continued investment in core technologies and systems that enable a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

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  Select, coach and develop a team, setting objectives that align with company strategy to inspire and motivate the team.  Manage organizational talent through performance management, succession planning and development.

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  Designs and directs processes by which team and individual performance are recognized, feedback is consistently delivered and performance is systematically improved.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline

• 10+ years related experience in Operations Engineering and Maintenance or equivalent

• 5 years of increasing responsibility for project and / or people management involving a broad range of operational technologies and processes

• Extensive experience in the development and implementation of facilities and infrastructure systems to support the processes for manufacturing products related to safety, manufacturing, material handling, and product functional testing.

• Experience in deployment of processes at an enterprise level – both internally and externally with supply chain partners 

• Experience working in an international company and in matrix organizations;

• Multi-site support experience;

• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP

• Experience with Facilities / Structural engineering

• Experience using and /or implementing CMMS systems

• Large scale project management experience.

•  Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. “Up to 20% travel and valid Driver’s License required.”

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position.  Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by t

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”