Director, Production

About ITT:

ITT is an industrial manufacturer of critical, engineered components that serve fast-growing end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense. The company’s differentiation is sustained through a combination of several factors: execution, the quality of its leadership and our DNA as an engineering leader. We have a clear purpose as an organization: to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs.

 The company generated 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion and is comprised of three distinct segments: 

• Motion Technologies ($1.5B revenue) is a global leader in brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets
• Industrial Process ($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining and industrial markets
• Connect & Control Technologies ($0.7B) is a niche player in harsh environment connectors and control components in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

 ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with over 10,000 employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries.

Position Summary

ITT Engineered Valves, LLC is seeking a Director of Production for its Lancaster, PA facility. This role leads the day to day operations of a union based production facility, providing direction and coordination across key manufacturing and support teams. The position carries full responsibility for driving performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while partnering closely with union employees and frontline leadership to ensure a productive, compliant, and high performing environment. Through strong leadership and collaboration, this individual ensures smooth operations, continuous improvement, and alignment with overall business goals.

Essential Responsibilities

• Sets manufacturing objectives and develops action plans to achieve production targets across multiple product lines, with a strong focus on continuous improvement
• Monitors key business metrics including revenue, cost, productivity, and performance to drive financial and operational results
• Leads process and operational improvements to enhance product quality, reduce labor content, improve workflow, and eliminate non value added activities
• Evaluates and optimizes workforce planning to align manpower with production and sales demands
• Establishes performance metrics for departments, analyzes results, and drives corrective actions to address gaps and improve outcomes
• Reviews production and operating reports to proactively resolve manufacturing, maintenance, and operational issues while minimizing cost and delays
• Leads hiring, training, and performance management of team members, including recognition and disciplinary actions as needed
• Drives implementation of modern manufacturing practices, systems, and workforce strategies
• Assesses plant equipment and recommends upgrades and capital investments to support operational efficiency
• Facilitates continuous improvement initiatives and meetings, ensuring activities are documented and tracked
• Collaborates with Sales, Customer Service, and customers to resolve delivery, lead time, and product related challenges
• Ensures compliance with company, national, and local EHS standards, promoting a strong culture of safety and accountability
• Maintains product quality standards by ensuring adherence to engineering specifications and leading root cause analysis and corrective actions with internal teams and suppliers
• Manages production schedules, work assignments, and capacity planning to meet customer demand and ensure on time delivery
• Maintains accountability for inventory across raw materials, work in process, and finished goods, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business targets
• Communicates company policies clearly and ensures compliance with operational standards while fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment
• Partners with leadership and cross functional teams to coordinate departmental activities and drive alignment across the plant
• Supports positive labor relations by addressing employee concerns and working closely with Human Resources on workforce matters
• Motivates and engages employees to achieve performance goals and drive a high performing culture
• Develops operational plans and shipment forecasts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Manages departmental budgets, monitors performance against plan, and takes action to meet financial targets
• Contributes to the company’s strategic planning process by aligning operations objectives with broader busines