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ITT Inc. · 1 day ago

Director, Production

Seneca Falls, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$140K/yr - $224K/yr

10+ years exp

ITT Inc. is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments, and they are seeking a Director of Machining to oversee the strategic direction and operations of their machining department in Seneca Falls, NY. The role involves leading a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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Hiring Manager

Brad Schafer

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports across Supervision, Maintenance, & Scheduling

Set performance goals, provide regular feedback, and foster a high-performance culture

Ensure alignment with company values and plant objectives

Oversee daily operations for CNC and manual machining processes, managing workflow, staffing, and machine utilization

Maintain high safety standards and regulatory compliance across all areas of responsibility

Monitor KPIs such as OEE, first-pass yield, schedule adherence, and scrap rates

Develop and implement machining strategies that support customer demand, operational efficiency, and quality targets

Lead efforts to evaluate and adopt new technologies, equipment, and automation

Provide direction on tooling, process optimization, and best-in-class CNC programming practice

Oversee the preventive and predictive maintenance program for machining equipment

Work collaboratively with maintenance leadership to ensure maximum uptime and efficient resource utilization

Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Supply Chain, and Assembly to ensure seamless end-to-end production flow

Support New Product Development (NPD) and Engineering Change Procedures with robust process readiness and launch support

Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for machining-related quality or delivery issues

Qualification

CNC machiningLean ManufacturingSix Sigma certificationERP systemsProduction schedulingTeam developmentLeadershipCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

10+ years of experience in machining or manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role

Strong understanding of CNC machining, CAM programming, maintenance systems, and production scheduling

Proven leadership in a high-mix, low-volume industrial manufacturing environment

Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., PRMS) and production metrics

Preferred

Master's degree

Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification

Manufacturing experience in pumps, rotating equipment, or heavy industrial products

Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment

Hands-on involvement in automation, lights-out machining, or Industry 4.0 initiatives

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k)

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off

Growth and developmental opportunities

Other incentive compensation programs

Company

ITT Inc.

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At ITT, we have a clear purpose as an organization – to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs across key global end markets.

Founded in 1920

White Plains, New York, USA

10001+ employees