Manufacturing Director #USA #RO

CAF is an international market leader for the design, manufacture, maintenance and supply of equipment and components for integrated transport systems at the forefront of technology that provide high value-added sustainable mobility for its customers. We're proud to be recognized for our versatility, flexibility and for our capacity to constantly adapt and innovate.
 

CAF USA is located in Elmira Heights, New York which is part of the Southern Finger Lakes areas. The area is ideally situated for those who want to be in proximity to large metropolitan areas, but live a life made far richer by connecting to nature and community, making a difference in the lives of their neighbors and taking advantage of the opportunity to develop a fulfilling work/life balance that ideally suits who they are.

Overview

The Manufacturing Director is responsible for planning, executing and evaluating the manufacturing group and multiple projects at the same time, according to predetermined timelines, budget and quality level. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, he/she will be responsible to build and manage teams, provide executive level reporting, while monitoring the project throughout its lifecycle.  He/She will be responsible for strategic level process designed to improve operations while establishing advanced manufacturing capabilities.

Functional Description

• Manage projects from initiation to closure to meet the deadlines, cost and quality levels
• He/She will oversee and direct the manufacturing managers, direct and indirect manufacturing workforce and interact with other supporting functions and groups
• He/She will be accountable for project results and managing the resources to achieve the goals
• He/She will work with customers and stakeholders to ensure adherence to safety regulations, scope of work, goals, deliverables, KPIs, budget, timing and quality level
• He/She will have to track and report project milestones and provide status to corporate executive level while keeping the work force informed of progress. They will have to lead, coach, and motivate project and manufacturing team members
• He/She will have to deal with complex problems and work towards providing a timely solution to them
• He/She will have to implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
• Report and analyze project evaluation and assessments to ensure proper controls are in place
• He/She will be responsible for assembling the production staff:  for their technical or functional development and performance during the projects
• He/She will be responsible to determine any recruitment needs and any adjustments needed to increase or reduce the workforce
• He/She will have to analyze the risk and future impact of decisions
• He/She will have to recognize how corporate culture impacts the success of the project; know how to use organization to achieve objectives
• He/She will set and meet deadlines.  Forecast changes and communicate current and projected issues
• He/She will ensure open communication to the management team.  Address delicate situations and handle conflicts in such a way as to maximize opportunity and minimize exposure to risk
• As the director of the biggest work group in the plant, he/she must create a sense of belonging and ownership among team members, enforce accountability, respect, coaching, motivation and leadership, among others
• He/She will be responsible of the Manufacturing and commissioning Process Team and any related activities.

Training/Education Required

• Masters Degree in Engineering (industrial, mechanical or others)
• 10 – 15 years of manufacturing supervisory experience and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Project and /or line management experience
• Proven Experience in managing (Senior) Stake Holders
• Expert on Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowdlege on MS Project or Primavera P6 is a plus

Initial Training

• Quality system
• Occupational Hazards Prevention System
• Railway Safety Management System
• Environmental System
• Human Resources Policies

Qualifications/Requirements

• Ability to work in a high pressure environments
• Must be self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills essential for day to day operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English
• Understanding oral and written Spanish highly desirable
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Safety Requirements

• Shall report all injuries/illnesses to their supervisor that occur at work, the day of the incident
• Shall report any unsafe conditions that are identified in their respective work a