Rapid Industrialization Team Leader

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Nortek Data Center Cooling is a Madison Industries company.  Madison Industries is one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world and has a robust portfolio of indoor air quality solutions. Madison builds entrepreneurially driven, branded market leaders that are committed to making the world safer, healthier and more productive by creating innovative solutions that deliver outstanding customer value.

At Nortek Data Center Cooling, we’re shaping the future by Creating a Better Tomorrow Every Day!  We are a premier HVAC company offering energy efficient and sustainable products and solutions that exceed customer expectations through our employees’ commitment to quality, customer experience and operational excellence.

Nortek Data Center Cooling. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nortek Air Management and its divisions offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions. To apply, please visit our career site at www.nortekair.com/careers.

Summary

Our growing business is searching for an operations expert to lead strategic initiatives across our operations. The Rapid Industrialization Team is a key enabler to our tremendous growth, and this leader will be instrumental in ensuring the success of our business. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator & hands-on servant leader who can build sustainable processes that support our growth. To excel in this role, this leader will require in-depth knowledge of manufacturing, continuous improvement, project management, and cross-functional problem solving. Ultimately, you are responsible for executing key initiatives to facilitate our rapid growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a dedicated team of operations experts to rapidly execute key initiatives.
• Partner with Ops VP & plant managers to set clear priorities & define requirements.
• Stand up & changeover new production lines & improve flow through the factories.
• Coordinate across functions to keep projects on track.
• Effectively communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to the executive team.
• Leverage lean manufacturing fundamentals to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
• Ensure robust process documentation & facilitate effective training for line leaders & operators.
• Work closely with other department leaders (Finance, Purchasing, Quality, and Engineering) to communicate and coordinate cross-functional efforts and improvement activities.
• Develop & maintain project calendar, team budget, and Key Performance Indicators. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, or relevant field.
• A minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven track record leading teams in a fast-paced prod