Position Summary

Position is responsible for leading the Quality & Continuous improvement strategy for ab manufacturing, establishing consistent continuous improvement in Quality, On Time Delivery and Productivity. This leader will be responsible for strategy around improving safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale across the network, and will be a key strategic member of the deco operations team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement & govern the ab quality &continuous improvement program, to include training & development of team members, lean manufacturing, industry 4.0 and six sigma approach where necessary

• Lead value-stream-mapping activities across locations to determine roadmap

• Lead creation & governance of deco operations policy deployment & master plans across each location & department

• Leads Engineering & Quality teams to support six decoration locations (CT, KS, PA, SC, CA, CAN)

• Refines capex evaluation & procurement process to secure equipment and ensures management of change with proper installation

• Develops and implements standards to ensure consistency and stability across network

• Determine standard KMI’s, KPI’s and KAI’s across all locations

• Develops & Leads 5S & Visual factory programs

• Creates and implements long-range strategic plan for continuous improvement

• Audits each location to ensure compliance & progress with alphabroder standards

• Conceptualizes new equipment, fixtures, and tooling for more effective operation

• Leads MPH & Line architecture activities to ensure lean operations

• Assess and develop talent to ensure stable ops and succession planning

• Trains & performs root cause analysis for any customer or other performance issues

• Develops Quality program & drives continuous improvement through data-driven decision making

• Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Strong, experienced and visible leader capable of multi-site leadership

• Minimum of 5 years leadership experience over large or multi-site operations

• Demonstrated hands-on leadership & implementation of continuous improvement

• Strong oral, written, and technical communication skills

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, and implement change as a transformational leader

• Organization and presentation skills; experienced presenting at the executive level

• Strong working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Programs

• Must have a High-level problem-solving aptitude, with skill in lean management

• Ability to travel up to 35% of the time

• Detailed knowledge of ERP, MES, Industry 4.0 technology, inventory control, Value Stream Mapping

• Large project/program management experience is a plus

• Self-starter with extreme desire to serve customers, team members, and drive profitable operations

  Location

  If you are near one of our production locations in Bridgeport, CT, Gaffney, SC, Harrisburg, PA and want to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to empowering our Customers and are passionate about continuous improvement, we want to hear from you! Apply now with your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're the perfect fit for this role.

  Previous experience necessary:

  5 years leadership experience over large or multi-site operations

  Benefits

  We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This may include:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• 401(k)with company match.

• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance.

• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, and Personal/Sick).

• Employee Purchasing Program.

• Career Development and Tuition Reimbursement.

  alphabroder is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

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