Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Astec 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. The Group Director of Manufacturing Engineering will develop and lead a multi-disciplined engineering team that drives world class manufacturing processes and systems across all IS Group production sites and value streams. As a critical member of the IS Group Functional Leadership Team, this role will be the functional lead for all Manufacturing Engineering resources and will play an important role in all manufacturing continuous improvement activates and strategies. Key Activities & Responsibilities Support corporate safety programs and drive safety into the design of the product, process, and work environments. Ensure that best practices are developed and shared among group manufacturing locations, monitor progress to goals, and help with tools, training, and resources as required. Hire, manage, and develop a group level technical team of manufacturing engineers capable of executing to the strategic plan with innovation, engineering know-how, and proven core competence. Aid in defining and coordinating the group manufacturing engineering strategy at each location aligned with the overall operations objectives of the company. Serve as team member of regular Project Management Office (PMO) reviews of projects mentoring ME’s in project progression and preparation for site reviews. Ensure adherence to Capital Acquisition Request (CAR) processes through preliminary review and input to CAR prior to submission for leadership approval. Ensure the IS ME team establishes the ME requirements for successful Oracle implementation and following utilization. Serve as subject matter expert in the establishment of standard labor for site operations. Manage and support annual planning of large-scale capital investment and cost reduction efforts. Guide, direct, and coordinate the implementation of process improvements and equipment upgrade/development projects to increase product quality, manufacturing efficiencies, production yields, and reduction of product costs. Support the launch of new or improved product by fully supporting the new product development process. Participate in product development reviews to ensure manufacturing engineering and manufacturing operations readiness for upcoming initiatives and products. Be responsible for integrating a LEAN/CI approach, providing strong leadership to change the culture; implementing a manufacturing strategy which encompasses lean product development, lean manufacturing principles, and optimization of process/product flow. Drive factory yield improvements through establishing systems/tools that enable effective data capture, process enhancements, design changes and early design input during new product development. Assist the Production Planning & Control team to ensure that each site maintains systems and documents to govern the control of manufacturing processes used in the production of final assemblies and components. Achieve manufacturing objectives as specified by the management team by promoting investigation, inventiveness, creativity, and solutions to various process, implementation, and material flow/control problems. Communicate new ideas, technology advances, and opportunities to management team for review, evaluation, and action. Support manufacturing in development of key KPI’s and action planning to improve performance and achieve strategic goals. Focus on reduction of cost, speed to market, and standardization of best practices. Assist in future acquisition due diligence and business integration needs. Develop cost effective tooling, fixtures, and test platforms to support capacity requirements. Prepare and make presentations to individuals and groups. Stay current with information and technology affecting the Manufacturing, Quality, Lean, and Continuous Improvement fields. Travel to Astec facilities throughout the world as needed. Maintain a professional image and demeanor around customers, employees and the general public. Perform other duties as assigned. Track and communicate ME KPI’s to understand and manage team efficiency for continual improvement. Support Astec’s core values, mission statement and vision statement. To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are: A minimum of 15 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, engineering, operational excellence, Lean, safety, and quality. Demonstrated communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. Proven manufacturing expertise in the areas of Mechanical Assembly, Weld, and Fabrication. Experience leading Paint Operations, Electrical Assembly, Machining, and Warehouse Management highly desired. Strong interpersonal skills to communicate project plans, goals and objectives and coordinate resources to complete projects within scope. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Must be able to solve problems at both a strategic and functional level. Must be able to organize and manage multiple projects and priorities. Must be able to plan strategically. And lead the execution of the strategy. Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills are required. Must be able to work satisfactorily as a team member. Ability to effectively speak publicly and make presentations is required. Ability to travel overnight and work long hours is required, although 40-48 hours per week is typical. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals is required. A degree in Engineering or Operations is required. Advanced degrees highly desired. Our Culture and Values Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business Respect for all individuals Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success WORK ENVIRONMENT Manufacturing Environment: Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. 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.

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