Faith Technologies Incorporated

Director of Manufacturing

WI - Appleton Full time

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.

This position employs Lean principles to promote an engaged, safe work environment, ensure quality compliance, measure productivity, understand and reduce costs, produce on-time delivery, develop employees/teams, and reward performance while being a positive culture steward.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management or Construction Management or comparable experience

Experience: 8+ years manufacturing and operations management. Preferred background/experiences: Lean, Change Management, Manufacturing Systems, Safety Management, Industrial Engineering, Production Planning, Materials Management, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Construction

Travel: Up to 20% based on company need

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday-Friday; However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead Manufacturing Operations for a region consisting of one or more production facilities
  • Lead and develop the Manufacturing Operations team – leadership as well as front-line operators
  • Promote a culture of safety awareness and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and other safety protocols
  • Working through your team, plan and lead the operational delivery of all products and projects achieving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
  • Collaborate with the other Operations functions to implement new products, projects, changes, and operations
  • Identify areas for process enhancement and implement solutions to streamline manufacturing workflows. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the organization
  • Facilitate decision making using the Choosing By Advantages (CBA) Decision Making System methods
  • Drive the application of Lean principles into daily management and all related deliverables, systems, and processes
  • Facilitate the adoption of new systems, processes, methods, projects through strong use and support of change management methods (e.g. ADKAR)
  • Be an intellectually curious and creative thought leader within the organization as well as externally with customers, partners, and suppliers
  • Be an effective communicator and relentless collaborator seeking constant alignment between and among the layers and functions of the organization
  • Be a key leader in the development and implementation of long-range business strategy
  • Collaboratively work with all other functions to drive overall business success
  • Support the bid and proposal process as required
  • Performs other duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.

Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

 

Benefits are the Game-Changer

We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you’re ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today!

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.