JOB DESCRIPTION JOB POSITION: Director, Chicago Lighthouse Industries

DEPARMENT: Lighthouse Industries

REPORTS TO: SVP of Operations STATUS: Full-Time

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday LOCATION: Central Office

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Plan, organize and coordinate the activities of industries operations, so employment is provided to as many clients as economically possible; is directly responsible for plant operations.

SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Participate in hiring, evaluating and discharging industries staff;
• Responsible for effective and efficient utilization of production space and equipment;
• Develop operating methods and systems to continuously improve performance and training of employees;
• Managing procurement and resource allocation
• Assist with managing the on-call staff to stay within budget
• Develop metrics and process to monitor production efficiency;
• Develop incoming component inspection methods and finished good quality process, including tools to monitor;
• Responsible for providing a safe working environment for employees and staff;
• Monitor and report on all state grants timely; 
• Develop periodic pertinent reports, evaluating all programs within scope of responsibilities;
• Develop process for production planning optimization and ensuring open customer order requirements are being met;
• Conduct production staff meetings to ensure that you meet the production quotas as required;
• Develop process to ensure that quality products are manufactured cost effectively;
• Developing and executing new growth directives; 
• Responsible for effective utilization and optimization of human resources; ensuring staff is cross-trained;
• Build Metric for the Sales and Product Manager; 
• Assess and implement lean manufacturing techniques, where applicable, throughout the process;
• Responsible for products and services that are price competitive through the implementation of efficient processes;
• Run Monthly, quarterly and annual reports for NIB; 
•  Make contributions to the five-year plan for industries and develop activities to carry out annual goals of the five-year plan;
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school, business or technical disciplines required.
• Five to ten years of related professional experience in technical support role or manufacturing operations required, including 5 years or more of supervisory experience.
• Manufacturing Business Acumen; 
• Excellent communication, writing and analytical skills required;
• Candidate must be detail-oriented. 
• Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and knowledge of adaptive technology.
• Previous experience working with individuals with visual impairment, blindness, and/or multiple disabilities preferred.
• Commitment to our mission of providing opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired is essential.

The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired is an Equal Opportunity Employer in full compliance with local, state, and federal Civil Rights & Affirmative Action laws. The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired maintains a strong policy of accommodation and a consistent practice of employing qualified individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service.