manufacturing company

Opportunity to work for a large aluminum products manufacturing company. The client is particularly interested in expanding its aluminum billet manufacturing business.

The job is in Kentucky with 50% travel.

You will be responsible for minimizing costs and maximizing profitability of a manufacturing operation, while improving operating efficiencies and product quality. Experience as a Director of Operations, Director of Manufacturing, Engineering Manager or Plant Manager in the aluminum industry is preferred.

You will be responsible for improving P&L, meeting production and budget goals, implementing process and technology improvements, increasing capacity utilization, and supporting R&D and Sales for product improvement. Working in a lean manufacturing environment, you will plan, coordinate, and control all elements of the operation, including staffing, equipment, logistics, facilities, and work methods.

Manage process and maintenance engineering, production, and equipment/tooling to satisfy customer orders and inventory levels. Coordinate with sales to improve existing products and the overall profits of the organization. Optimize production planning, manufacturing processes, and facility-related functions to improve productivity, reduce manufacturing costs, and maintain a clean, safe work environment for all employees.

BS Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar required. Should have at least ten years of experience in the aluminum industry. Should have an excellent understanding of aluminum casting, especially for aluminum billet manufacturing.

Pearl Martin, Image Associates Inc. pearl AT jobspot DOT com

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