Thombert, an advanced manufacturer with a record of growth and success, is looking for a Director of Production to be located in Newton, IA. Thombert is the leading manufacturer of polyurethane wheels & tires for electric forklifts and rubber track tractors. We have manufacturing facilities in Newton, and Brooklyn, Iowa. This is a senior leadership role, reporting to the President of the company and responsible for company-wide production. To apply, please email our Human Resources team with your resume here.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for direction, coordination, and evaluation of Thombert Manufacturing Facilities
- Interact, visit, and communicate with various vendors/customers regarding necessary changes to improve operations
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives
- Review production costs and product quality, to maximize labor and material costs to improve profitable operations
- Research and assess viability of new technologies to improve operations / develop new products
- Participate in strategic planning process
- Ensure training is provided an relevant measureable objectives are set for all production facilities/teams
- Monitor and take necessary actions to ensure safe work conditions
- Manage assigned personnel in performance of their duties including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, training, evaluation, scheduling work activities, discipline and discharge
- Establish and monitor individual and team goals aligned with business strategies and objectives
- Provides a leadership role in the integration of efforts throughout the plant promoting a positive work environment and employee engagement
- Conducts regular scheduled departmental meetings to enhance communications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Communications or related field
- 7+ years of relevant progressive experience in manufacturing, Master’s degree preferred
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and technical skills to drive manufacturing process improvements in a TPS or related CI environment.
- Team Player – ability to perform as a member of the senior leadership team and to coach and mentor management personnel to promote and instill the Thombert mission
- Understanding of engineering principles and practices, including ability to read blueprints and manufacturing schematics
- Strong written, and verbal communication skills across corporate personnel and rank and file plant personnel
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other software packages