Reporting to: Vice President, Manufacturing & Distribution
Location: Culloden, WV (On-Site when not traveling for business purposes)
General Summary:
The Director of Manufacturing & Distribution will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing operations across three plants. Focused on Safety, Quality, and Service, the ideal candidate is a proactive, results-driven leader with a proven track record in industrial management. This role requires a strategic mindset, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to driving continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Proactive Health and Safety Culture:
?Commitment to a proactive safety culture and collaboration for ongoing improvement.
Drive and champion a proactive and preventive health and safety culture.
Establish and promote best practices to ensure the well-being and safety of all team members.
Manufacturing Oversight:
Ensure the consistent achievement of production, performance, and quality standards.
Direct and lead the team to accomplish both immediate and long-term department goals.
Drive planning, material flow, and process improvement initiatives.
Distribution Leadership:
Lead distribution initiatives with a focus on efficiency, safety, and process improvements.
Manage and optimize the flow of products through the distribution network.
Quality Management:
Ensure products meet or exceed established standards.
Adhere to quality control procedures, conducting regular inspections and audits.
Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to address and resolve quality issues.
Operational Planning and Analysis:
Develop and execute departmental plans and strategies aligned with overall organizational goals.
Regularly analyze departmental production and functions for effectiveness
Management and Collaboration:
Utilize effective management methodologies to address workforce issues.
Collaborate with various departments to improve performance, efficiency, and productivity.
Technology and Innovation:
Assist with long-range operating goals, expansion efforts, and implementation of advanced technology.
Engagement and Team Development:
Foster a culture of engagement and continuous improvement within the manufacturing and distribution teams.
Implement strategies to enhance employee satisfaction, motivation, and retention.
Lead initiatives to develop the skills and capabilities of team members.
Reporting and Communication:
Deliver progress and production reports to executive team members as requested.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; Master's degree strongly preferred.
5+ years' experience in industrial management, supply chain supervision, or production leadership.
Proven leadership ability with strong organizational and managerial skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ERP systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Work performed in both office and production environments.
Periodic exposure to outdoor temperature extremes.
Requires standing, bending, and reaching for extended periods.
Hand and finger dexterity for manipulating controls, tools, and objects.
Visual inspection of material quality.
Personal protective equipment is required.
Up to 50% travel primarily to other facilities; in-office when not traveling for business purposes.
Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may be modified as per the needs of the organization.