Position Summary:

Coordinate and direct process development, process improvement and operations management activities in the Operations Department. Interface as necessary with production employees, supervisors/coaches, engineers, management, vendors and customers to complete assignments. Seek optimum balance between process robustness, process cost and product quality.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Lead, plan and direct the process development and process improvement activities of the Operations Department.

2. Provide expert technical assistance and on-the-job training to the production employees and supervisors/coaches, and ensure all work is performed in an expeditious, complete, cost effective manner.

3. Oversee critical process development work. Review the work of others for accuracy, completeness and quality.

4. Develop and implement long range process improvement plans based on cost, quality and delivery needs.

5. Interface as necessary with production employees, supervisors/coaches, engineers, management and customers to develop a common understanding of needs, assess priorities and develop and implement process changes.

6. Plan process development in advance, when possible, coordinating with the Customer Service/MRP Department and in consideration of the manufacturing schedule to ensure economic and efficient use of material, people and manufacturing resources.

7. Develop an understanding of current and potential process capabilities and process control limits. Implement statistical process control (SPC) where appropriate. Provide on-the-job SPC training to the production employees and supervisors/coaches. Work with others to systematically ensure product quality through process control techniques.

8. Identify and order material, tooling and equipment necessary to support manufacturing operations. Recommend new equipment when justified by quality and/or cost benefits. Seek optimum balance between the value of the tooling inventory and development cycle time.

9. Perform other related duties.

Position Requirements

Education: Four-year college degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy or a related science. An advanced degree in one of these disciplines or MBA is preferred but not necessary.

Experience: 3 or more years engineering and/or manufacturing experience in the metals fabrication industry.

Knowledge: Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and process development. Knowledge of the various materials used at Veridiam. Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean and Statistical Process Control techniques. Knowledge personal computers and various software applications.

Skills: Communication skills; Organization skills; Interpersonal skills; Problem solving skills; Project management skills; Computer skills; Leadership skills.

Abilities: Organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions. Operate a computer workstation and related hardware and software. Operate standard office equipment. Work as an effective team member. Maintain a cooperative and supportive working relationship with company personnel at all levels. Provide and accept constructive criticism. Work with confidential data. Work under minimal supervision. Work under frequently changing priorities and deadlines. Work in a manufacturing environment. Travel throughout the plant to perform job duties. Reach around and over equipment to perform job responsibilities. Travel to other business locations as necessary. Lift and carry tools, equipment and materials weighing up to 50 lbs. See adequately to type, write, read and proof various documents. Maintain concentration for entire shift in order to complete job duties. Read, write, hear, understand and speak English fluently. Maintain hand-eye coordination sufficient to operate tools and equipment.

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