Director, Production
$160k - $265.2kITT Inc. - English US
Position Summary
The Site Director will serve as the site leader for the Cannon Connectors Business in Irvine, CA and will be responsible for setting the site's operational strategy, leading production, manufacturing engineering and fostering a culture of collaboration and performance.
Since 1915, ITT’s Cannon brand has been a world leader in the design and manufacture of highly engineered harsh-environment connector and interconnect solutions.
Safety is a core value at Cannon. Our department managers/supervisors play a critical role in creating and maintaining a safe workplace for our employees by following all safety policies and procedures and by observing employees to ensure that safety procedures are followed.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Essential Responsibilities
Overall expectations for the position: Ensure that objectives are attained in an effective manner that is consistent with quality requirements. Delegate authority to key managers and supervisors in safety, production, engineering, supply chain, quality, program management, sales and facilities. Lead all functional areas involved.
Specific responsibilities for maximum results and to avoid typical obstacles:
- Lead & Develop a high performing team to meet or exceed business objectives.
- Model and drive Safety, Quality and Continuous improvement.
- Champion engagement, Culture, Respect and Customer centric mindset to all levels of the plant.
- Manage all production programs and operations to achieve on-time and on budget performance. This shall include diligent attention to and pervasive pursuit of continuous improvement programs.
- Ensure full and pervasive compliance to 5S as well as maintaining a ubiquitous focus on safety. Both of these requirements should result in frequent training and other means to raise the level of importance within the operations.
- Remain in compliance with production operations aerospace quality certifications and standards (ISO-9001, AS9100, etc), as well as all health, safety and environmental regulations.
- Report to management and perform real-time tracking and performance to KPIs; including being proactive to execute corrective actions to correct any deficiencies as required.
- Champion the development and use of an approved ERP system.
- Control direct and indirect costs to achieve company budget goals.
- Develop and managing production operations department budgets.
- Lead the facilities department to ensure implementation of a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all equipment.
- Have effective and frequent communication with other functional departments to ensure that all production goals and metrics are known and met.
- Promote and champion lean manufacturing initiatives throughout the facility.
- Perform other duties as required to successfully perform the mission.
Position Requirements
- Minimum education: BS degree in an Engineering discipline. Industrial Engineering preferred.
- 10 - 15 years of progressive relevant leadership experience in aerospace, defense or complex manufacturing environments is required.
- Special skills:
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and to manage time effectively.
- Ability to exhibit poise, composure and confidence when confronting stressful or high‑pressure situations.
- Ability to motivate employees to attain peak performance by establishing an employee recognition program.
- Competent use of MS Office software.
- Able to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in solving it, such as identifying defects in the production line
- Lead by example through honesty, integrity and respect for others.
- Proven Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience is required, certification is a plus.
- Flexible work schedule and ability to work overtime as required to support and ensure the successful operations of a mutli‑shift production facility.
Equal Pay Act Statement
We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long‑term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective‑bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.
Equal Pay Act Range
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