- Alpharetta - Georgia - アメリカ合衆国
Head of Manufacturing - Rail Traction Components
- Develop and execute manufacturing strategies that align with business goals and objectives.
- Oversee the end-to-end production process, from planning and scheduling to manufacturing, assembly, and shipping of rolling stock components.
- Lead and manage New Product Introduction (NPI) processes, ensuring seamless transition from design to full-scale manufacturing for railway components.
- Drive localization strategies for manufacturing processes and supply chains to support regional market needs and optimize cost efficiency.
- Regularly report on manufacturing performance, challenges, and successes to the Business head and relevant stakeholders
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of managers, supervisors, and operational staff within the APH manufacturing facility.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and excellence.
- Maintain and improve product quality by overseeing robust quality control processes and systems tailored for railway components, including during localization phases.
- Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with industry standards (e.g., railway safety standards, ISO certifications), regulatory requirements, and company policies.
- Lead HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) initiatives and maintain strict compliance with environmental regulations pertinent to heavy manufacturing.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other quality improvement methodologies, to optimize production of rolling stock components.
- Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve productivity across existing and new product lines.
- Develop and manage the annual manufacturing operations budget for the Mobility Rolling Stock Components unit.
- Collaborate with finance to ensure manufacturing operations meet financial targets and cost-efficiency goals
- Work closely with the Strategic Procurement Department to ensure the timely procurement of specialized raw materials and components manufacturing, supporting both global and localized supply chains.
- Optimize inventory levels to support production schedules while minimizing holding costs, especially for newly introduced components.
- Develop and implement strategies for localizing supply chains to enhance resilience and reduce lead times.
- Stay current with new manufacturing technologies, automation trends, and industry advancements relevant to railway component production.
- Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance manufacturing capabilities and efficiency, particularly in support of new localizations and advanced manufacturing techniques.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial), Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven experience in the railway, automotive, aerospace, or heavy machinery manufacturing sector, specifically with low volume, discrete and highly complex component production.
- Demonstrated ability to manage large teams and drive cross-functional collaboration in a demanding manufacturing environment.
- Extensive experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) processes from concept to full-scale production.
- Experience in developing and implementing manufacturing localization strategies.
- In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement practices, particularly as applied to high-precision components.
- Strong understanding of supply chain management principles for specialized industrial parts, including global and localized sourcing.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and other manufacturing software.
- Experience with automation and advanced manufacturing technologies relevant to component fabrication and assembly.
- Proven ability to lead NPI projects and manage the complexities of introducing new products into manufacturing.
- Understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with manufacturing localization.
- Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
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The pay range for this position is $176,256.00 - $220,000.00 annually with a target incentive of 20% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
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