Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred.
Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, ideally in oil & gas, composites, or advanced materials.
Proven track record of leading multi-site manufacturing operations focused on quality and safety.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and modern manufacturing best practices implementation.
Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership for all manufacturing operations.
Drive operational excellence initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Oversee production planning, scheduling, and inventory management for efficiency.
Collaborate with engineering and R&D for product development and process improvements.
Develop key performance indicators to monitor operational performance.
Benefits
Opportunities for hybrid or remote work arrangements.
Commitment to employee development and leadership mentoring.
Focus on safety and fostering a positive work culture.
Access to continuous improvement initiatives and methodologies.
Engagement in cross-departmental collaboration for holistic growth.
Full Job Description
Essential Duties& Responsibilities:
Provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership for all manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost targets are met or exceeded.
Drive operational excellence initiatives across multiple plants and departments, utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Oversee production planning, scheduling, procurement, inventory management, and logistics functions to optimize efficiency and resource utilization.
Collaborate with the Engineering, Quality, and R&D teams to support new product introductions, product development, and process improvements.
Develop, implement, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational performance, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals.
Foster a culture of accountability, safety, quality, and employee engagement across all levels of the manufacturing teams.
Develop and mentor a high-performing manufacturing leadership team, providing guidance and succession planning.
Manage departmental budgets, capital investments, and resource allocation in line with company priorities.
Partner with sales, customer service, and other departments to ensure operational readiness and customer satisfaction.
Support compliance with all applicable quality, health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Serve as a champion for GP&C's values and commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Leadership:
Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing manufacturing leadership team through coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and succession planning.
Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, teamwork, and respect at all levels of the organization.
Build strong employee engagement and drive change management initiatives effectively across the manufacturing workforce.
Model and reinforce a strong safety culture, encouraging proactive risk identification and mitigation.
Promote open and transparent communication, ensuring alignment between leadership, employees, and stakeholders.
Identify, recruit, and develop future manufacturing leaders to sustain long-term growth and talent pipelines.
Establish and maintain trusting relationships
Foster close, cooperative relationships with peer leaders and other senior executives
Motivate, inspire, and energize the organization through hands-on management and frequent communication across the organization
Sets annual goals, objectives, and development plans for all direct staff, performs annual reviews, and conducts annual salary assessment/adjustment for staff
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or related field required; Master's degree or MBA a plus.
Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing and operations, preferably within the oil & gas, composites, or advanced materials industries.
Demonstrated track record of leading multi-site manufacturing operations with a focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Proven experience in developing and leading high-performing teams.
Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and modern manufacturing best practices.
Strong financial and business acumen with experience managing budgets and capital projects.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to foster collaboration and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Commitment to fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and operational excellence.
Team-focused with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills; able to work effectively with others at all levels within the organization
Tenacious, influential, and driven; respect for collaboration, process & strategy with the resources available
Innovative, entrepreneurial, flexible, results-oriented; ability to effectively prioritize time
Self-guided and motivated; able to take on new challenges and excel; capable of producing with minimal oversight
Able to thrive in a fast-paced, informal, team-focused environments where the bar for quality is set high
Successful background in liaising with clients on technology improvement and new technology development
Strong knowledge of modern technology including intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Office platform (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Ability to use hands and fingers to operate office equipment, such as computers, calculators, printers, and copiers
Occasional lifting of office supplies or files up to 15-25 pounds
Adequate vision to read documents, spreadsheets, and computer screens
Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and via email
Standard office environment with controlled climate (heating, cooling, lighting)
Typically, a quiet and professional setting, conductive to focused work.
May involve hybrid or remote work arrangements, depending on company policy
Occasional extended hours to weekend work may be required
Collaboration with cross-functional teams, requiring periodic meetings and interactions with other departments
