What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Operations Director position at Western Extrusions Corporation?
About the Role: As a Technical Project Lead at Western Extrusions Corporation, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and execution of project plans related to plant-wide manufacturing technology upgrades and installations.
Your Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain up-to-date MS Project timelines inclusive of all critical milestones, key interdependencies, and resource constraints.
- Collaborate with impacted departments to validate project requirements, equipment specifications, and solicit approvals.
- Communicate and coordinate with engineering staff, manufacturing staff, and external partners to manage design changes, production schedules, and project milestones.
- Manage project work and resources to achieve assigned goals and deliverables within budget and timeline.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and provide regular updates on project status and progress.
- Ensure projects meet required regulatory requirements and adhere to safety protocols.
- Manage data collection and reporting related to assigned project targets and key metrics.
- Develop and manage project managers assigned to you.
- Adhere to safety and quality guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
Required Experience and Qualifications:
- Previous experience leading projects in manufacturing or similar environments.
- Experience with processing technology, mechanical technology, control technology, and communications.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, delegation, conflict resolution, motivational, and team-building skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and self-motivation skills.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Project.
- Solutions-oriented and analytical.
- Technical engineering and design skills.
- Strong attention to detail, prioritization, sense of urgency, and organization skills.
- Leadership experience and clear communication skills.
What You Will Bring:
- Experience in continuous processes such as aluminum extrusion and production.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering.
- 5 years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a complex fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading/supervising small teams.
