White Cap
Overview
Senior Director, Product Engineering
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White Cap
leads benchmarking and development of high-quality products with improved costs for the private brands organization. This includes setting requirements, specifications, and testing protocols for new products, re-engineering programs, and executing new product introductions. They will lead the Product Engineering, Engineering Support, Testing Labs, and Field Service technician teams. Responsible for developing and validating factory and product assessments, tests, and inspections in coordination with suppliers, foreign sourcing offices, and service providers. Monitor the implementation of continuous improvement / corrective / preventive action plans throughout each process. Manage the two testing labs to efficiently execute testing as needed.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities And Key Accountabilities
Partner with the private brands product development team and category management to develop new products and provide product quality and cost insights. Provide engineering product support.
Integrate existing engineering teams into a new enterprise structure; manage expectations, morale, and the transition of roles and responsibilities. Coach and mentor employees; provide ongoing performance feedback, guidance, set priorities, and assist direct reports. Make recommendations concerning selection, termination, performance appraisal, and professional development of associates.
Develop Standard Operating Procedures, reporting, metrics, and audit controls to support both product re-engineering and new product introduction.
Conduct quantitative and qualitative benchmarking analysis of manufacturing processes and product quality attributes.
Define technical requirements for factory and product specifications; perform assessments, testing, and inspections of factories and products against performance standards; identify and implement best practices based on industry knowledge.
Review and resolve issues with suppliers, factories, service providers, category management, field operations, distribution, safety, and customers.
Nature and Scope
Problems are complex and may be defined by higher level leadership. Solutions require high-level strategic analysis and investigation.
Drives strategy and methodology; serves as the subject-matter expert for policies and practices. Decides how to achieve planned results within organizational plans, policies, and guidelines.
Manages via multiple layers or directly supervises a staff of professionals at the senior or technical advisor level. Directs budgetary responsibility at the enterprise level or for two or more businesses across the enterprise.
Work Environment
Located in a comfortable indoor area; any unpleasant conditions are infrequent and not objectionable.
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with opportunities to move; occasional light lifting may be required.
Typically requires overnight travel less than 5% of the time.
Education And Experience
Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline and 9+ years of experience in a related field, including several years in a management/supervisory capacity.
Preferred Qualifications
15+ years of experience in product development, new concept development, product quality testing, and supplier management.
Ability to manage large-scale projects in a complex environment.
Experience building new processes, standards, and specifications; leading continuous improvement programs.
Experience managing testing labs, budgets, and schedules to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
Experience in manufacturing, operations, quality control and/or quality assurance.
Experience balancing business strategy objectives with technical execution; leadership in cross-functional environments.
Strong executive communication, analytical, negotiation, and collaboration skills.
Project management and organizational execution skills.
Comprehensive understanding of relevant products to inform purchasing decisions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills.
If you’re looking to play a role in building America, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you.
Functional Area
Marketing and Communications
Work Type
Hybrid
Recruiter
Dibbern, Lexi
Req ID
WCJR-027471
White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Wholesale Building Materials
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role at
White Cap
leads benchmarking and development of high-quality products with improved costs for the private brands organization. This includes setting requirements, specifications, and testing protocols for new products, re-engineering programs, and executing new product introductions. They will lead the Product Engineering, Engineering Support, Testing Labs, and Field Service technician teams. Responsible for developing and validating factory and product assessments, tests, and inspections in coordination with suppliers, foreign sourcing offices, and service providers. Monitor the implementation of continuous improvement / corrective / preventive action plans throughout each process. Manage the two testing labs to efficiently execute testing as needed.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities And Key Accountabilities
Partner with the private brands product development team and category management to develop new products and provide product quality and cost insights. Provide engineering product support.
Integrate existing engineering teams into a new enterprise structure; manage expectations, morale, and the transition of roles and responsibilities. Coach and mentor employees; provide ongoing performance feedback, guidance, set priorities, and assist direct reports. Make recommendations concerning selection, termination, performance appraisal, and professional development of associates.
Develop Standard Operating Procedures, reporting, metrics, and audit controls to support both product re-engineering and new product introduction.
Conduct quantitative and qualitative benchmarking analysis of manufacturing processes and product quality attributes.
Define technical requirements for factory and product specifications; perform assessments, testing, and inspections of factories and products against performance standards; identify and implement best practices based on industry knowledge.
Review and resolve issues with suppliers, factories, service providers, category management, field operations, distribution, safety, and customers.
Nature and Scope
Problems are complex and may be defined by higher level leadership. Solutions require high-level strategic analysis and investigation.
Drives strategy and methodology; serves as the subject-matter expert for policies and practices. Decides how to achieve planned results within organizational plans, policies, and guidelines.
Manages via multiple layers or directly supervises a staff of professionals at the senior or technical advisor level. Directs budgetary responsibility at the enterprise level or for two or more businesses across the enterprise.
Work Environment
Located in a comfortable indoor area; any unpleasant conditions are infrequent and not objectionable.
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with opportunities to move; occasional light lifting may be required.
Typically requires overnight travel less than 5% of the time.
Education And Experience
Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline and 9+ years of experience in a related field, including several years in a management/supervisory capacity.
Preferred Qualifications
15+ years of experience in product development, new concept development, product quality testing, and supplier management.
Ability to manage large-scale projects in a complex environment.
Experience building new processes, standards, and specifications; leading continuous improvement programs.
Experience managing testing labs, budgets, and schedules to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
Experience in manufacturing, operations, quality control and/or quality assurance.
Experience balancing business strategy objectives with technical execution; leadership in cross-functional environments.
Strong executive communication, analytical, negotiation, and collaboration skills.
Project management and organizational execution skills.
Comprehensive understanding of relevant products to inform purchasing decisions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills.
If you’re looking to play a role in building America, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you.
Functional Area
Marketing and Communications
Work Type
Hybrid
Recruiter
Dibbern, Lexi
Req ID
WCJR-027471
White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Wholesale Building Materials
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