Director of Manufacturing & Lean Process Improvement

Dimplex Thermal Solutions; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dimplex Thermal Solutions in Kalamazoo, MI, seeks a production leader to guide the manufacturing team, drive efficiency, and partner with design, materials and operations to improve processes.

You will own shop floor execution, implement Lean initiatives, develop people, analyze performance data, and coordinate with divisional leadership on best-practice sharing. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing related discipline preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Solid analytical and process improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing activities and shop floor execution.
• Coordinate communications between all Department Leaders and functions.
• Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing processes using Lean methods.
• Develop people and deliver results; manage conflict and change.
• Plan and execute assigned special projects and capital equipment justifications.
• Collaborate with design, materials and manufacturing to develop work instructions and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Communication

People Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing related discipline

Tools

PFMEA

Job description

Dimplex Thermal Solutions in Kalamazoo, MI, seeks a production leader to guide the manufacturing team, drive efficiency, and partner with design, materials and operations to improve processes.

You will own shop floor execution, implement Lean initiatives, develop people, analyze performance data, and coordinate with divisional leadership on best-practice sharing. Occasional travel may be required.