Director of Manufacturing

BUILT TO CONNECTAstec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Director of Manufacturing will lead manufacturing activities while executing strategic initiatives and coordinating resources to fabricate, paint, and assemble heaters, tanks, piping, and accessories. The Director of Manufacturing will provide oversight to management and operations staff with the primary goal being to ensure a work environment that promotes safety, quality, and productivity while driving continuous improvement activities.LOCATION: This position is located onsite at our Airport Road facility in Eugene, OR. Corporate relocation assistance is available.Key DeliverablesResponsible for all manufacturing operations including the safety, production efficiencies, quality, and customer service.Leads team members by managing and executing plant processes.Supports continuous improvement processes to ensure safety, quality, goals are cost, and customer service are met.Creates and maintains an engaged and team-oriented workforce to meet business demand.Comply with all of Astec’s safety protocols.Key Activities & ResponsibilitiesManage the manufacturing facility by ensuring all safety, quality, delivery, and financial goals and standards are consistently metEnsure a healthy and safe working environment while complying with federal and state regulations through active collaboration with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) staffLead the manufacturing organization to build a strong culture of employee engagement and involvement, productivity, and accountabilityAssist general manager with long-range operational goals, expansion efforts, and implementation of new and advanced technology to drive improvement and reduce costs in our productsOrganize departmental management structure and teams for optimal, efficient operationsWork with company controller to develop operating budgets and meet targets for efficiency, costs, hours, and absorption.Participate in the S&OP (Sales and Operation Planning) process with other site managers to understand the business conditions and make manpower and continuous improvement decisions to support the operationCreate and deliver progress and production reports to executive team members on a regular basisWork with Operational Excellence staff to drive fact and data based continuous improvement, introduce new technology, new processes, SQDC initiatives, reduce man-hours, improve lead times and product flow, etc.Supervise capital planning for the facility, including equipment research and specification requirements, quoting, and purchasing along with maintenance, and facility layoutIdentify current and future training opportunities to build staff skills and support succession planning effortsLead efforts towards standard costing, with an understanding of shop labor routings, standards, etc.Work cross-functionally and collaboratively with other departments to meet Astec’s strategic objectivesMaintain a working knowledge of current trends and practices in welding, fabricating, cutting, painting, assembly and electrical to make sure the business stays current to new technologiesAssume other special activities and responsibilities as directedActively support Astec’s core values, mission statement and vision statementFollow Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity program guidelines at all timesFollow proper safety procedures at all timesWears personal protective equipment as requiredTo be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:BS/BA Degree in an Engineering discipline preferred (ME, IE, etc.). BS/BA Degree in Business Management, Finance, or other related field plus applicable experience is acceptable.10+ years of manufacturing-related experience required. Manufacturing Engineering or Continuous Improvement specific role experience preferred.Heavy machinery manufacturing leadership experience highly preferred.Experience in shop/production management, engineering, operational excellence, lean manufacturing, or related experience is required.Experience in heavy steel fabrication and well-versed in all types of welding methods (GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW) is required. ASME code quality experience is preferredUnderstanding and use of ERP System (Microsoft AX or other) regarding work routings, standards, costing, and scheduling is required.Ability to work satisfactorily as a team member and communicate with all levels within the companyStrong interpersonal skills, communication, and presentation skills (both verbal and written)Ability to proficiently operate a personal computer and be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite software applications must possess potential to learn beyond basicsAbility to handle sudden changes in project/priority and multiple tasks simultaneously in a positive fashionAbility to set, adjust and change daily prioritiesAbility to manage conflict and resolve issues in the most positive fashion for all parties concernedAbility to identify problems or potential problems at both a strategic and functional level and make or recommend decisions to resolve the sameProjects strong leadership skillsGood organization and time-management skillsWillingness to accept responsibility and take on new challengesAbility to influence others via communication to get desired resultsAbility to exercise a high level of independent judgement on a customary and regular basisExcellent customer-relations skillsIf supervising welding operations, must understand welding symbols and diagrams.Ability to solve practical and complex problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited resources may exist is necessaryAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form is necessarySupervisor and Leadership ExpectationsDirectly supervises two (2) to four (4) supervisory manufacturing personnel to include but not limited to Manufacturing Managers, Production Managers, Maintenance Manager and who, in turn, supervise five (5) to forty (40) employees each and one (1) to ten (10) non-supervisory manufacturing office personnel. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of his/her unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems in compliance with any applicable employment law guidelines and upon consultation with the General Manager and/or the Director of Human Resources if necessary.Our Culture and ValuesEmployees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customersHonesty and integrity in all aspects of businessRespect for all individualsPreserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovationSafety, quality, and productivity as means to ensure successEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.