Director Manufacturing

Director Manufacturing

What we need:

The Director Manufacturing is  a high-level leader thatwill be responsible for the leadership and management of manufacturing operations. This roleinvolvesdriving operational efficiency, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products.

What you'll do:

• Implement the strategic visionformanufacturing operations aligned with the overall business objectives.
• Drive initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing activities, ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality standards.
• Optimize resource allocation, including human capital, equipment, and materials.
• Ensure the efficient use of resources to meet production targets.
• Implement and maintain rigorous quality control measures to ensure the production of high-quality products.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality processes.
• Implement safety programs and training initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and efficiency.
• Participate in the development of new products and processes.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of manufacturing operations.
• Analyze data to drive informed decision-making.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 10+ years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of management experience.

What you're good at:

• Developing proven team structure and processes that drive results.
• Solid understanding of broader organization context and goals.
• Able to delegate work effectively to team members; ensures tasks are completed without micromanaging.
• Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations while preserving relationships.
• Focused on and responsible for their team's productivity and collective impact.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.

What else?

• This employee is responsible for direct reports.
• Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions caused by noise, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and other conditions associated with a high-traffic production floor.
• Must be able to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time.
• Bending, crouching, and stooping may be required.
• Must be able to work in non-climate-controlled facilities.
• The work environment may be a noisy, high traffic manufacturing production floor.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.
• The ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.