First Quality · 12 hours ago
Director, Physical Automation
Anderson, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveFirst Quality is a family-owned company that has grown significantly over 35 years, producing high-quality personal care and household products. They are seeking a Director, Physical Automation to identify and reduce manual operations in manufacturing processes, ensuring the organization is ready for new automation solutions.
ConsumerHealth CareInformation ServicesManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Create and execute roadmap for the physical automation rollout in FQ Tissue ( North Star – No human interactions with machines for operations, maintenance or product handling)
Create business case and prioritize rollout of physical automaton projects
Lead cross functional teams across the organization (operations, maintenance, engineering, business unit leads, IT hardware, SAP, project management, Product development ) to execute physical automation projects
Joint development of automation solutions along with suppliers wherever applicable for the benefit of FQ
Create a consortium of suppliers, research labs, universities etc who can partner with FQ to the vision of no human interaction operations
Insure the organization is prepared and knowledgeable for the ongoing introduction of new automation solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related degree
Experience leading TPM or Continuous improvement methodologies (IWS, Lean etc.)
Experience implementation of automation projects to reduce waste and variability in industrial environments - Examples : Self guided vehicles, Trailer loadings, ASRS, robots (ex- humanoid or dogs or others), Sensors/Cameras, Cobots, manual operations automation, AI solutions in machines
Experience working with suppliers of technology or machinery or automation solutions
Strong leadership skills
Technical mastery – mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, data
Manage suppliers and external partners
Ability to lead cross functional teams via influence
Good communication skills – oral, written, presentation
Preferred
Tissue/paper industry experience preferred
Benefits
Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical, dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
Company
First Quality
Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products.
Founded in 1989
5001-10000 employees
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2025-10-07
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