Director of Manufacturing position with a 5-year career path to Vice President
Location: New York
Salary: $180,000
Relocation Allowance: $5,000
Are you a high-energy leader with a passion for change? Are you ready to make a significant impact and fast-track your career to GM/VP level?
A $40 million USD packaging company with a dedicated team of 110 professionals, is seeking a Director of Manufacturing in New York.
This role promises a 5-year career path leading to a GM or VP position, providing a platform for significant exposure and professional growth within a global organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive a culture of change, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Direct, administer, and coordinate assembly, fabrication operations, and machine shop activities, serving as a technical resource for the organization's product construction and operation.
- Champion lean manufacturing practices, including Continuous Improvement (CI), 5S, and Tim Wood Waste Management, to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Foster a culture of safety by demonstrating exemplary safety behaviors and leading teams toward an interdependent safety culture.
- Oversee all manufacturing aspects, encompassing production, parts management, purchasing, and shipping & receiving.
- Assess and develop talent, building strong, capable teams focused on technical leadership, manufacturing flexibility, and quality.
- Collaborate with internal resources to engage in the new product development process.
- Develop and implement best-in-class processes that lower costs, reduce changeover times, eliminate waste, and drive a continuous improvement culture.
- Optimize scheduling in partnership with the Supply Chain team to minimize costs while ensuring flawless customer service.
- Continuously analyze the manufacturing footprint for optimization of product delivery, setting policies and being responsible for costs, quality, and production methods.
- Clearly communicate the product line vision within the manufacturing organization and guide efforts to achieve this vision.
- Participate in the annual review process for manufacturing staff and maintain a positive work environment in collaboration with other departments.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of relevant packaging manufacturing leadership experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 5+ years leading all aspects of manufacturing, assembly, quality, and shipping.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Automation Manufacturing.
- In-depth knowledge of lean production systems and contemporary manufacturing processes is essential.
- Proven ability in communication, problem-solving, and teaching skills to develop team capabilities.
- A strong commitment to safety and behavioral-based safety practices.
Join a culture that thrives on innovation and individual initiative!
Part of a global group of companies, this organization prides itself on fostering a workplace where you can build your career, supported by competitive compensation including comprehensive medical/dental benefits, life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with company match.
You will be eligible for benefits on your first day of employment!
If you are ready to leverage your expertise and passion to drive change and foster excellence in manufacturing, we want to connect with you!
