Director Of Manufacturing Operations

We combine fundamental engine knowledge, engine control expertise and innovation to produce full authority engine control systems that meet your requirements. Markets/applications include off-road industrial, heavy-duty on-road, generator sets, marine equipment, material handling, construction equipment and agricultural equipment. For over 20 years, we have delivered innovation and customer satisfaction to the engine and vehicle industries through:

• State-of-the-art engine application, calibration development and testing to meet emissions, drivability and fuel economy requirements
• High-quality, rugged and robust systems used in the most demanding environments
• Design, development, qualification and production of “more robust than automotive” grade Engine Control Units
• Creation of critical components – fueling systems, harnesses, sensors and actuators

Key Job Elements:

• Achieve annual plant goals for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Visual Controls, and Standard Work best practices in Manufacturing Operations
• Champion and mentor team members in Lean Six Sigma and leadership development
• Develop and deploy new production processes in support of new product development

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentor and coach others to develop the leadership capability of the Manufacturing Operations team
• Ensure sufficient Manufacturing capacity exists to support new product development activities and production requirements
• Work with the VP, Operations and other Operations team members to develop long-term strategies and operating programs to achieve business goal
• Establish departmental objectives in support of Operation’s strategic plan and annual budget
• Champion Lean and continuous improvement activities in manufacturing and materials processes
• Partner across business functions to achieve targeted customer service levels
• Ensure the proper processes and systems are in place to achieve these objectives
• Lead the San Antonio Manufacturing Operations team
• Evaluate production and staff capacity requirements in order to deliver on sales plan targets and enable ongoing business growth

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or Business is required. MBA is preferred.

Experience

• Manufacturing ERP/MRP system (preferably Oracle)
• Lean manufacturing principles, tools, and implementation
• Five years of professional manufacturing management experience with the latest position as the leader of Manufacturing or Operations for a manufacturing company with annual sales in excess of $75 million where the individual was responsible for the assembly, quality, and delivery of industrial equipment. Experience with the following are required:
• ISO 9001 standards