Location: Hanover, PA (Logistic Ctr), Pennsylvania, United States 
Job ID: 77788 

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

 

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

 

Join us as a

Senior Director Manufacturing

 

Your main responsibilities

· Develop and implement a comprehensive manufacturing strategy that aligns with the company's overall objectives, focusing on scalability, cost-efficiency, and quality improvement.

· Manages multiple manufacturing lines and distribution center daily through subordinate managers, supervisors and leads.

· Reviews, monitors, and approves all production activities to meet planned manufacturing goals.

· Lead, mentor, and manage manufacturing teams across multiple sites, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.

· Oversees the design, operation, and improvement of the systems that create and deliver the company's products, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

· Collaborates closely with engineering, supply chain, quality assurance, and sales departments to ensure product specifications are met and to identify opportunities for improving efficiency and reducing costs.

· Drives the adoption of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other best practices to minimize waste and optimize production processes.

· Establishes and implements procedures for cost control, waste (scrap) reduction, quality, EH&S, and on-time delivery.

· Develop and manage the manufacturing budget, including capital expenditure projects, to support strategic initiatives and operational needs.

· Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with environmental, health, and safety standards and regulations.

· Ensures that all Production employees are aware of and always follow safety work practices.

· Lead by example, demonstrating a commitment to excellence, ethical conduct, and a passion for the company's mission and values.

· Coordinates Production and Materials activities with other company departments/functions.

· Provides leadership for problem resolution to improve working relationships and facilitate improvements.

· Prepares and presents key process indicators (KPIs) to the SVP and other members of the management team.

· Maintains a positive, discrimination-free workplace for all employees.

 

What you bring

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Analytic skills
• Collaboration skills
• People management skills
• Manufacturing/Industrial engineering skills
• Computer knowledge and skills
• BA or BS in appropriate discipline
• Master’s Degree (preferred but not required)
• Knowledge of safety requirements and legal standards
• Lean/Six Sigma
• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience
• Strong process engineering experience
• Working knowledge of system requirements
• Up to 25% travel

 

What’s in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave –