Manufacturing/Production Leader

We are looking for a Production Leader to join our Wire & Cable manufacturing team at our Fair Hill site, supporting the Aerospace & Defense and Semiconductor businesses. This is a leader-of-leaders position that will lead a team of 1-2 Area Leaders and approximately 30 Associates across multiple lines and shifts. The Production Leader is responsible for the short-to-mid-term execution, performance, and assets of the manufacturing team, including safety, quality, compliance, delivery, and cost. This role translates business strategy into manufacturing plans, partners closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Maintenance, and develops a skilled, engaged team within a respectful and inclusive environment. This is a day shift, Monday – Friday. 

This role will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland. ​​  

• →Lead a manufacturing department through a team of Area Leaders, coaching and developing them across multiple production lines and shifts
• →Own short-to-mid-term (0–2 year) strategy execution and operational direction for the area, translating business and supply chain priorities into clear manufacturing goals and plans
• →Plan, direct, and monitor production to meet established schedule, volume, cost, waste, and quality targets
• →Create and maintain a safe and engaging work environment by driving adherence to safety procedures, completing safety investigations, and addressing gaps in safety and ergonomics
• →Ensure the manufacturing floor is compliant with all quality system requirements and regulations; drive quality investigations and corrective actions and represent the team during audits
• →Develop short- and mid-term staffing, equipment, and capacity plans and prioritize maintenance and downtime, partnering with Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, Supply & Logistics, Sales, and Repair & Maintenance
• →Set team performance goals; review and report key metrics (safety, yield, nonconformances, scrap, downtime, performance to plan, overtime) and initiate actions to close gaps
• →Teach continuous improvement principles, implement Lean tools and programs (6S, value stream mapping, daily management), and drive mid-term improvement projects
• →Manage area costs and approved investments, including providing input to the annual financial forecast, reviewing material variances, and approving overtime
• →Lead hiring, onboarding, performance management, compensation, and succession planning to build a diverse, inclusive, and capable team, and represent the area across departments and to business leadership

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of operational leadership experience, OR a minimum of 5 years of operational/technical leadership experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience leading leaders (e.g., Area Leaders or supervisors) and developing others through coaching, feedback, and performance management
• Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into a manufacturing execution plan, including staffing, equipment, and capacity plans to meet current and future demand
• Demonstrated ability to apply data, problem-solving methodology, and Lean principles to complex, ambiguous problems to understand root cause and implement solutions
• Demonstrated ability to fairly and directly address performance issues, establish expectations, and hold others accountable while maintaining a respectful and inclusive work environment
• Knowledge of applicable EH&S requirements and quality management systems and regulations, with a strong commitment to product quality
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and influence across functions, including Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Maintenance
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with experience generating and analyzing reports, preparing and delivering presentations, and leading meetings including daily management Tier 2 and Tier 3 meetings
• Proficient in computer systems, including Microsoft Excel and hands-on experience with SAP and MES platforms
• Ability to travel up to 5%