Blair Image Elements

DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING

Blair Image Elements is actively seeking a Director of Manufacturing for its manufacturing facilities in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Blair Image Elements is a recognized leader in the design, production and installation of signage, architectural facades, lighting systems and related branding elements for regional, national and international clients.

Position Summary

Reporting to the EVP & COO, you have bottom line responsibility for all manufacturing operations, facilities and personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures relating to safety, quality, regulatory, environmental and human resources
• Coach, develop and mentor manufacturing management and supervision
• Exhibit sound management, motivation, innovation and initiative
• Drive factory performance to KPIs
• Drive implementation of methods/techniques to improve core manufacturing functions – scheduling, order flow, material management, and equipment utilization
• Actively promote and improve throughput, conversion rates, and employee career growth
• Proactively improve product quality and margins while driving down waste and rework costs
• Collaboratively work with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement and Warehouse departments to achieve common, customer-centric goals
• Work alongside factory management planning capacity, staffing, training, work scheduling and throughput goals as directed by order backlog and forecast
• Administer company processes and methodologies for employee hiring, evaluations, advancement and performance decisions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required; technical preferred
• Minimum of 15-20 years demonstrated hands-on experience in an engineered-to-order manufacturing environment with 5-10 years demonstrated experience managing manufacturing/production management and supervision
• Exceptional action and customer service orientation with the ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize in a fast paced, dynamic business environment
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Effective at building influential relationships with employees and internal/external customers
• Business acumen to identify solutions for business problems; keen understanding of P&L statements
• Strong demonstrated quantitative and manufacturing operational skills
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; MRP/ERP system experience a must

Physical Demands

Must have the ability to sit, stand, walk and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Manufacturing environment; appropriate safety equipment and precautions required such as safety glasses, face shields, gloves, ear plugs, etc.

Work Schedule

Production work schedule is Monday thru Thursday 10 hours work schedules with Friday and Weekend overtime as required to meet order demand.

This position is based in Altoona, Pennsylvania with a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with credentials and career accomplishments. It represents an outstanding opportunity with an established organization and recognized industry leader. See www.blairimage.com for additional information.


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