DIRECTOR MANUFACTURING

Company: The Tidewater Group
Location: Reading
Posted on: January 10, 2021

Job Description:

WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION We are currently recruiting FOR A World Class firm Manufacturing Director Full Time Regular Reading, PA, US if this position could be of interest to you or if you might know someone please contact John Wilson,The Tidewater Group,727-441-1305 or email a current resume to :john@tidewater.org Visit our site:tidewater.org APPLY SUMMARY Directs the thermoplastic, thermoset extrusion, molding and assembly manufacturing group in production and development. Provides new technologies to improve existing thermoset and thermoplastic extrusion, molding and assembly. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates production of product being manufactured and organizes the development of new products to be manufactured in accordance with policies, principles, and procedures established by the organization Develops plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and team members Works with the continue process improvement team to provide more efficient processes to produce products and services. Reviews production costs and product quality; modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of division. Member of the organization's leadership team which deals with issues in all areas of the company and provides suggestions for improvements. Partners with the product engineering team to get handoff of new products and processes to be manufactured. Partners with the accounting team to ensure production records are up to date in the ERP system Partners with supply chain, warehouse and scheduling to make a smooth process of material going into production suites and out. Manages, leads and supervises the manufacture engineering team for process improvements and installing new products into production. Prepares manufacture budgets. Follows and sets example for the NewAge Basics. Other duties as assigned TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Full working knowledge of how to do "Capital Expenditure Justification". Full working knowledge of the entire extrusion process. Full working knowledge of silicone LIM molding Full working knowledge of basic cost accounting as it relates to manufacturing. Possess the ability to train operators on set-up and running of the extrusion line and LIM molding presses. Possess the ability to handle major projects for the company from idea to completion. Fully capable of doing product development projects as they relate to extrusion, molding and assembly. Full working knowledge of trouble shooting equipment problems on extrusion or line. Possess the ability to perform acceptable inventory control practices as they relate to our compound inventory. Full working knowledge on facility scheduling, (production scheduling, manpower) Understand return on investment calculations SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise team members in the shifts of our twenty four hour operation. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units with an emphasis on coordinating communication and training between multiple shifts. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Product Development responsibilities Work with Sales, product engineering and Marketing on new products which can be manufactured by current or new capabilities. Make recommendation of new process or equipment which might be needed to manufacture new products. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; plus seven to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Engineering degree is desirable.

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