Manufacturing Director

Position ID: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Manufacturing/Production/Operations Type: Full Time, Employee The Manufacturing Director will take responsibility for all manufacturing activities located in Mesa, AZ. These activities include both glass and panel manufacturing and are likely to include new products that remain under development today.  The Manufacturing Director will play a key role in structuring and defining processes that will be replicated by manufacturing partners and facilities around the world. This senior level position is critical to the global success of the company. It is expected that the Manufacturing Director develop both the existing and new manufacturing facilities into "best-in-class" manufacturing sites, to be used as global models for the manufacturing and supply chain management organizations. In this role the Director will be responsible for the full manufacturing organization and related activities in Arizona, including between 30 and 60 professionals and manufacturing personnel. The Director will be responsible to build his/her own manufacturing team and will both manage and complete build on quality execution systems, manufacturing management processes, automation and process development, lean and six sigma based quality and process improvement efforts, and supporting supply chain and business systems. Primary Responsibilities- Manufacturing management and optimization for both custom mirror and panel assembly operations.- Automation process and improvement project deployment (also leadership on project management).- Lean and six sigma process/quality improvement.- QES, MES system implementation and management.- Definition and delivery of key manufacturing milestones, including maximizing quality and volume output in AZ. Qualifications and Experience- Technical Degree (Engineering preferred), Advanced Degree (IE, Mfg. Management, etc).- Manufacturing Management and Engineering background.- Quality background (LEAN, Six Sigma, etc).- Strong communication skills.- 10+ years in manufacturing management role.- 5+ years in senior/director level role in manufacturing or operations management.- Large volume manufacturing background (eg. semiconductor, CE, or other).- Quality management experience (LEAN, Six Sigma, etc).- Experience growing/building new operation(s) / manufacturing organizations and plants.- Success delivering to demanding quality and volume requirements. Skills- Excellent/proven written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, team work, and management skills.- Proficiency with typical software tools for management (MS office, Project, etc).- Understanding of MES and QES systems.- Understanding of Oracle or other ERP tools is a plus.- Spanish and/or Mandarin Proficiency is a plus.      Relocation:  Keywords: ,,,,,,,,,     Special Instructions:           APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, 1) You MUST meet minimum requirements listed for this position. 2) Job Code OMAS31213 AS must be referenced on application subject line.  Our Privacy Commitment to Candidates:  Govig & Associateswww.govig.com Was founded and based on a core value of “Ethics First”. We respect your privacy and will never submit a resume to a third party without your permission. You can be assured that the information you give us will never be forwarded to any hiring company without your specific, direct permission in advance. Govig & Associates is an Elite Top Five MRI franchise. Company: MRINetwork What makes Govig & Associates so special? How many times have you heard it said, "it's not what you know but who you know"? To put it simply, Govig & Associates knows people. A lot of them. If you're looking for that great job, then talk to us. We're connected. We know people! We've been doing this since 1978. We've built up years of connections that can help you advance your career. Who Do We Know? Our business is people. Not just anyone but we know the best people in the industry. We do business (a lot of it) with the best companies in the world. Our office has built "lives that work" from administrative to Executive Leadership positions. What Can We Do For You? We want to know more about you. Contact us because we want to help make a better life for you. Matching Talent with Opportunity Since 1978 Only the global network of MRI, the world's largest recruitment system, combines a proven, targeted methodology and individual industry expertise to match the best candidates with the right companies. That's why the positions represented by MRI network offices are the most sought after, and are consistently filled faster with more qualified candidates, no matter the industry. Get connected to the MRI network today. Chances are your future is in our network. MRI is a registered trademark licensed to Management Recruiters International, Inc. An Equal Opportunity Company. Each office is independently owned and operated.