Director of Technical Services

Company:                                Samuel, Son & Co. (USA) Inc.

Location:                                 11710 Pacific Ave., Fontana, California 92337

Position Title:                          Director of Technical Services

Salary:                                    $196,000 to $218,020 / Year 

Hours:                                     Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 40 Hours/ Week 

 

Summary of Duties:

The Director of Technical Services will direct and align quality groups, engineering activities, and continuous improvement for adoption of best practices supporting manufacturing operations. Identify, prioritize, resource, and execute critical operational initiatives focused on improved performance across Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Equipment Reliability and Uptime, Quality, On Time Delivery, and overall leadership & teamwork across Sierra’s Manufacturing Business Units. Lead the technical team in executing projects that meet the strategic business and operational needs, according to deadlines and within resource constraints. Work closely with Executive and Site Leadership within the Sierra’s Business Units to ensure efficient planning and successful execution of all initiatives. Less than 20% of international and domestic travel required.

 

Qualifications:      

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field of study and 10 years of experience in the job offered or a related role. The position requires experience with the following: practical and theoretical experience with Lean Implementation, Black Belt Six Sigma Certification, and theoretical & practical experience with the Kaizen Methodology; problem solving and analytical skills combined with impeccable business judgement; ability to understand and communicate to the business in a clear, coherent and organized manner to all levels of the organization; organizational and planning skills and attention to detail with high standards for quality; ability to work independently and manage changing priorities; experience implementing Lean Manufacturing practices; quality & engineering core tools implementation experience like SPC, FMEA, A3, 8D, DMAIC, and Control Plan; change management knowledge and experience; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word); driver’s license; and flexibility to travel extensively in the U.S. Skills and experience can be gained pre- or post- Bachelor’s degree.

 

 

 

 

At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business – enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you’re seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We’re stronger together.
At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone.

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.