Manufacturing Director oversees manufacturing operations and the production management and supervisory teams for a plant or unit. Incorporates organization-wide operational safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and cost control policies and programs into manufacturing processes. Being a Manufacturing Director monitors production metrics, responds to and resolves problems, and recommends process improvements, new technologies, and methods to maximize operational efficiency. Collaborates with leaders to manage and resolve workforce or labor issues and develop long-term solutions. Additionally, Manufacturing Director implements long-term plans for facilities, equipment, materials, technology, and workforce resources to maintain manufacturing capacity and processes that support business goals. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Manufacturing Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Manufacturing Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Director of Quality is entrusted with ensuring the highest standards of quality across all aspects of our operations. Reporting directly to President, this role plays a pivotal part in maintaining and enhancing the company's reputation for excellence and reliability in delivering cutting-edge solutions to clientele.
Role Responsibilities:
The essential duties and responsibilities of the Director of Quality role include the following, (others may be assigned):
· Guarantee that products are safe and airworthy.
· Ensure that only qualified products are permitted to ship to customers.
· Direct and mentor the Quality Managers at each site.
· Introduce synergies between sites by creating standard procedures and enhancing collaboration.
· Implement efficient processes to ensure compliance with customer requirements and FAA regulations.
· Provide oversight for customer audits, regulatory agency audits, AS9100 audits and other 3rd party audits.
· Introduce and manage impactful quality performance metrics.
· Develop quality improvement processes.
· Establish and monitor external and internal audits within the sites.
· Perform analysis of the maturity of the QMS(s), identify potential risk and drive improvement plans.
· Build and maintain good relationships with customers and regulatory agencies through Quality compliance.
· Drive Continuous Improvement by facilitating actions to improve FPY, reduce scrap/rework and reduce warranty returns.
· MRB process ownership includes timely disposition and driving corrective actions.
· Maintain daily inspection throughput to support shipping goals.
· Drive process audits to reduce the quality rejections at inspection.
Experience and Skills:
· Bachelor’s degree or higher.
· 15 years’ minimum experience in Quality or similar positions, with at least 7 years’ experience in a leadership role. Minimum 2 years’ experience in aerospace environment.
· Knowledge of Aerospace and Defense industry and its regulations
· Expertise in QMS and process management
· Leadership capability especially in embarking in a share vision and empowering people
· Knowledge of Quality tools (measures in production, nonconformance, tracking, calibration, etc.)
· Receptiveness and ability to foster teamwork.
· Practical oral and written communication skills.
· Organization and management skills
· Integrity and exemplarity in all circumstances
· Ability to develop and maintain trusted relations with upper and lower management, and be able to explain issues in readily understandable terms.
· Proven interpersonal skills.
· Ability to negotiate, to explain and to persuade.
· Proficient knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint
· Employee may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.
Personal Characteristics:
· Strong organization skills
· High level of attention to detail and accuracy
· Ability to prioritize
· Professional level written and verbal communication skills
· Problem-solving skills
· Interpersonal skills
· Decision-making skills
· High level of integrity
· Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high volume, team environment
· Ability to succinctly communicate quality performance, challenges, and improvement plans to senior leadership.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person