Compensation: $175k - $210k/year + discretionary bonus
Elevate your career by joining one of the world’s leading metal fabrication companies! Our client, an industrial equipment manufacturer based in the Greater Houston area, is seeking a growth-minded Director of Manufacturing & Facilities who excels in forecasting, planning, and integrating automation to drive efficiency and sustainable growth. Reporting to the General Manager of Engineered Products, the Director of M&F will evaluate and enhance current SOPs, address production challenges, and develop a top-tier production team.
In collaboration with the leadership team, the Director Of Manufacturing & Facilities will lead production managers and supervisors in setting and maintaining production goals across various timeframes, ensuring material and labor readiness, and guaranteeing timely, budget-conscious project completion. Expertise in boosting production efficiency and exceptional leadership will be critical in fostering team growth and excellence, positioning the company to exceed goals.
Day-to-Day as Director of Manufacturing & Facilities
● Work closely with production staff to develop and maintain a master production plan across daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly timeframes; incorporating staffing, machine capacity, and delivery schedules to drive efficiency.
● Develop shop objectives and budgets, monitoring spending to identify cost-saving opportunities.
● Partner with department heads to ensure adequate training and development of staff and compliance with company’s policies and practices.
● Partner with the engineering team to ensure designs are easy and cost-effective to manufacture by engaging in drawing and design reviews.
● Apply knowledge of product design, welding, machining, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials to identify, select, and install machines and processes to deliver on internal manufacturing needs.
● Complete capacity planning including machining, welding, and labor hours estimates, ensuring work instructions will result in high-quality end product.
● Provide leadership in maintaining and enforcing safety programs and policies that ensure the safety of personnel and an accident-free workplace.
What You Bring as Director of Manufacturing & Facilities:
● 10+ years’ experience managing a production operation, with an emphasis on custom fabrication in high-volume job shop environments.
● Proven track record of success in implementing and maintaining highly efficient production programs.
● Demonstrated experience in capacity planning for an equipment manufacturer.
● Degree. Bonus if in engineering, manufacturing, or related field.
● Knowledge of process equipment such as ASME pressure vessels, shell and tube heat exchangers, and stainless-steel piping is desired but not required.
● Knowledge of welding and machining processes is desired but not required.
● Strong experience managing and growing teams, including department leaders and individual contributors. A people leader, able to teach, mentor, and inspire to elevate your department.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, from shop floor staff to senior management.
● Tech-savvy: Proficient with ERP systems, production planning, and inventory control software and systems.
● Proficiency in utilizing reporting functions within MS Excel.
● Proficiency in all aspects of facilities management, including permitting, utilities, and safety.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $175,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Cypress, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person