Director of Manufacturing and Engineering

DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING JOB DESCRIPTIONDepartment: CMP-OperationsClassification: ManufacturingReports To: PresidentGeneral Purpose:The Director of Manufacturing and Engineering, under the direct supervision of the President, shall have responsibility for all aspects of certain day to day manufacturing and engineering functions of the company. Supervisory Responsibilities:Strategizes, plans and coordinates the work of engineering and manufacturing staff.Oversees Production Management and ensures goals and objectives are met.Oversees Engineering Management and ensures goals and objectives are met.Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.Provides training and mentoring as needed.Duties and Responsibilities:Consults with President, manufacturing Management, engineering management to create long-range operating and manufacturing goals specific to the needs of the organization.Develops and implements LEAN manufacturing processes to drive metrics. Works alongside Quality and Regulatory department to take new products from concept through testing.Collaborates with marketing department and sales to determine market potential for new products.Collaborates with quality management to ensure compliance with our QMS.Oversee progress and timeliness of projectsRecruits additional manufacturing and engineering staff as needed.Review project reports to ensure projects are on schedule and within budget.Ensures engineering projects are on schedule. Evaluates the on-going efficiency and effectiveness of day-to-day operations and analyzes issues impacting manufacturing and engineering departments Provides the necessary leadership to plan, organize, direct, coordinate and control the manufacturing operation to meet continuous growth and profit objectives of the company Sets standards for day-to-day activities including quality of work performance, achievement of company financial goals, project assignment and accountability, organizational and operational systems development Identifies and implements changes based on business need Gives clear and adequate direction to managers to achieve their assigned metrics and KPI's Required Skills and Abilities:Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Extensive technical knowledge of engineering and product development.Excellent financial skills and ability to analyze financial data.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.Education & Experience:Bachelor's degreeAt least 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience required.Experience within a manufacturing environment, job shop, or discrete manufacturingPhysical Requirements:Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.Ability to traverse manufacturing facility and engineering lab.