What are the responsibilities and job description for the Value Stream Fabrication Director position at Solar Turbines?
Job Title: Value Stream Fabrication Director
Career Area: Manufacturing
Solar Turbines values our employees' dedication to delivering exceptional results and strives to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to grow.
We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, where every team member has the opportunity to contribute their ideas and expertise.
The Value Stream Fabrication Director is responsible for leading a skilled fabrication team to execute our business plan with a focus on safety, excellence, and customer satisfaction.
About the Position:
This role requires a strategic thinker who can implement Lean manufacturing strategies to drive profitable growth and enhance product quality. The director will oversee daily operations to ensure consistent progress toward our goals, focusing on outstanding customer service, workforce development, and continuous process improvements.
The position significantly contributes to our commitment to deliver on promises and maintain high performance throughout the year by reducing costs, inventory, and lead times.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safety: Promote a safe environment through education, awareness, and ownership.
- Employee Development: Oversee a staff comprised of various job classifications, identify and develop training requirements, conduct performance appraisals, and plan for merit-based promotions.
- Process Improvements: Sponsor and lead continuous improvement projects using Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing techniques, create and maintain project plans, develop value stream maps, and drive continuous improvement.
- Schedule Execution: Ensure 98% or higher on-time delivery to meet customer needs.
- Cost Management / Reduction: Responsible for managing and achieving targets, including operational budgets, employee expenses, and capital deployment projects.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, Business, or related field.
- At least 5 years of leadership experience in Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Assembly.
- Proven track record of effective leadership, team building, and continuous improvement.
- Familiarity with materials management disciplines, including production and inventory control.
Desired Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to create a One Team culture.
- Strong business and analytical ability.
- Passionate change leader with high energy and the ability to work effectively across a complex organization.
