Mgr l - Opex
Req Id: 47489
Posting Start Date: 9/28/26
ICW Medford
About the roleProvides leadership and oversight on all Quality, Lean Manufacturing & Supply Chain initiatives related to ICW. Works to drive cultures of quality and continuous improvement throughout the facility and in Supply Chain. Furthers the company's position by driving continuous operational improvement activities throughout the organization. Additionally, as a member of the Operations leadership team, assists in the development of strategic priorities for operations. As required, may lead assigned additional support areas such as gas spring manufacturing lead and tech transfer facilitation.
What you will be doing - Manages and directs in-process quality and manufacturing improvement initiatives to achieve goals. Assists in managing the Quality Log system including problem resolution/correction/prevention with necessary response activities.
- Ensures a focus on a culture of continuous improvement for operations and improved quality, delivery, supply chain, and cost performance, using proven tools for problem solving, standard work, process improvement, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Total Predictive Maintenance (TPM), Six-Sigma, 5S, and Visual Factory techniques.
- Ensures that all Management System(ERP) requirements are being met, facility-wide and corrective action reports are quickly resolved. Partner with the appropriate functional personnel/managers to target areas for process improvement and stabilization. Interface with engineering to effectively resolve issues in corrective, preventive, or continuous improvement manner.
- Manages stable development of the ICW gas spring business with a focus on all operational activities including quality, lean manufacturing, and process standards/controls.
About you - Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering.
- Excellent communication, development, and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of Quality Systems Standards.
- Demonstrated technical abilities, lean capability and strong computer skills.
- Abilities to interact and work well with others as a team member
How will we reward you - Competitive base pay
- Generous time off - starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
- 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan - Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans
- Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including: Short term, Long Term, and Life
- Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees
