The Westminster, SC site is part of the Connect & Control Technologies value center and is home to several brands serving the industrial automation, oil and gas, automotive and motion control markets.
Will have full responsibility for manufacturing and supply chain operations for our Westminster, SC Site with diversified product lines in a high mix low volume Focused Factory environment. Will drive key performance metrics centered on: safety, compliance, on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, value for price, profitability, operational excellence and effective use of technology. Will champion lean engagement and identify opportunities to increase manufacturing capacity while preserving overall flexibility, anticipating and responding to global market demands. Additionally, this key Business Leader, in collaboration with our leadership team, will drive the strategic agenda for Westminster’s growth and profitability as it relates to Production, Engineering, Program Management, Prototype Development, and Customer Service.
Safety is a core value at ITT. Our employees understand and follow all ITT safety policies and procedures, participate in workplace inspections, safety training, and in the development of job safety analyses.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Champion manufacturing strategy, direction, and focus for Westminster, SC site.
Develop and nurture an environment of teamwork, accountability and a sense of ownership.
Establish a strong culture of World-Class Manufacturing to reduce product cost and lead times, increase throughput and improve quality
Drive LEAN process improvements, including Six Sigma, to improve and streamline processes and reduce waste
Interact with customers on design, quality, cost, and delivery issues
Accountability for P&L and overall operational metrics including inventory, safety, quality, on-time delivery and production costs for Westminster, SC site
Accountability for accurately forecasting, measuring, and reporting plant performance
Champion formulation of annual operating and capital budgets
Work to align the efforts of our global sales force with Westminster’s engineering, prototype development, manufacturing and customer service resources, enabling them to achieve revenue, market share and/or margin targets.
Key Accountabilities
Set clear vision to ensure expectations are understood and management takes accountability to establish plant/departmental goals with corporate strategic plan. Continuous long-term planning for the growth of the organization.
Effectively communicate, implement strategic business goals and ensure departments are held accountable to achieve goals while adhering to ITT Core Values, ESH, Quality, Lean and Operational standards.
Superior customer focus.
Create and drive culture to attract, train, develop and retain talent to ensure succession plans in collaboration with leadership team.
Lead decision maker to ensure resources are utilized effectively over the organization.
Responsible for the actions to ensure P&L meets budget while ensuring quality products, when required, on time, every time.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Requires BS degree in Operations, Engineering, or relevant technical discipline. MBA highly desirable.
Must have 10+ years progressively more responsible experience in manufacturing environment.
Must have ability to manage orders, sales, operating income and cash flow; accurately and proactively communicate budgets, forecasts, outlooks, opportunity pipelines, potential gaps and remedies.
Prior responsibilities should include:
Significant participation in a company’s strategic planning process and preparation of departmental budgets and operating plans
Demonstrated ability to develop, mentor, unify, and lead a plant business with diversified product lines
Ability to work and lead in a matrixed environment
Strong working knowledge of Finance and Accounting due to P&L responsibility for this position
Strong skills in manufacturing management and orderly, disciplined safety and quality processes, with the emphasis being placed on timely delivery of quality products to customers
LEAN Manufacturing principles, employing Kaizen and the 6S methodology with demonstrated successful applications.
