Direct the development and improvement of manufacturing processes and equipment. Direct day-to-day maintenance activities to ensure uptime and safety goals are met. Analyze, review, and modify existing processes to optimize productivity, quality and safety. Ensures conformance with applicable regulations and standards (OSHA, environmental, health and safety, etc.) Consults with departments and/or project teams to resolve questions of process intent, product capability, customer requirements, manufacturing capability, etc. and develop a manufacturing process that meets all specified requirements. Design and fabricate or purchase tooling, equipment, fixtures, etc. to test manufacturing capability of products, identify any process problems and modify accordingly to achieve the specified objectives while meeting project timing milestones. Develop cost requirements for projects, write and track capital expenditure requests for each project through completion. Purchase, fabricate and install capital equipment to maintain a state-of-the-art, capable production processes and future operation readiness. Establish Gantt Charts for projects with regular updates to monitor progress and assure timely completion. Coordinate large-scale projects, acting as the general contractor with fabricators and vendors, while leading assigned internal personnel. 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. Serves as a member of the Plant Staff; supports and helps develop plant objectives, works well with and supports other departments and other company locations as required. Must develop a good rapport with other facilities and interplant associates, and establish an information sharing system that will enhance project success and promote new ideas.

Behaviors Preferred Dedicated:

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Functional Expert:

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Leader:

Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations Preferred Peer Recognition:

Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Goal Completion:

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Ability to Make an

Impact:

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Flexibility:

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self-Starter:

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