Lodge Cast Iron ยท 1 day ago
Director of Engineering Services
South Pittsburg, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expLodge Cast Iron is a company dedicated to manufacturing American-made cookware with a rich history of over 125 years. They are seeking a Director of Engineering Services to lead the engineering, quality, process control, and continuous improvement functions, ensuring compliance with established policies and driving technical solutions that enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
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Responsibilities
Develops, implements and manages the company's engineering and technical processes and programs to achieve the goals for the organization
Directs engineering functions to ensure compliance with quality and environmental certifications
Coordinates and directs projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities
Utilizes existing data, and works to improve data availability, in the analysis of manufacturing processes and determining the best actions to take for improvement
Analyzes technology, and resource needs, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects
Plans and directs the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment
Directs, reviews, and approves equipment design and changes
Capital project responsibility including implementing new processes, and customer applications
Provides strong functional responsibility for the leadership of the manufacturing engineers with a strong focus on process development and control
Establishes current and long-range objectives, plans and policies, subject to approval by Executive Leadership Team
Analyzes new technologies and runs competitive analyses
Provides leadership to operatives and other engineering staff in continuous improvement efforts
Ensures effectiveness and execution of preventive maintenance program
Ensures compliance and consistent use of engineering documentation systems
Perform any and all other job related tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in Engineering field
5+ years of experience leading foundry engineering and metal casting industry
10+ years in a manufacturing environment preferred
Capital budget development and management experience
Demonstrated experience in engineering management
Must establish and maintain high levels of responsiveness and credibility with employees and customers
Must be able to drive excellent results while maintaining positive and effective relationships with peers and subordinates
Must be able to have strong meeting organization skills, and drive accountability through project teams
Ability to lead others, coach and mentor support team for professional growth and development
Strong change agent
Commitment to personal and professional growth; ability to develop skill levels in conjunction with the long-term needs of the organization
Proven conceptual and strategic thinker, who possesses fundamental business understanding, with the ability to integrate technology advances into the company's overall vision
Preferred
10+ years in a manufacturing environment preferred
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Generous Paid Time off
Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life, and Short-Term Disability)
On-Site Clinic and Fitness Center
401K Match and Deferred Profit-Sharing Program
Quarterly Profit Sharing
Employee Assistance Program
Scholarship Opportunity and Tuition Reimbursement
Discounts at Lodge Factory Stores and Big Bad Breakfast
Company
Lodge Cast Iron
Lodge is America's largest and oldest manufacturer of cast iron cookware.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Mike Otterman
CEO/President
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