Director of Manufacturing Strategy - Global Electronics

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DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING STRATEGY – GLOBAL ELECTRONICS
SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN – WORLD HEADQUARTERS – IN-PERSON

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Strategy Director to develop and implement strategies aimed at improving efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness within our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will stay current with industry trends and advancements, develop technology roadmaps, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements to ensure the adoption of best practices.
• Develop and introduce technology roadmaps to improve key performance areas such as quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor production metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the manufacturing team.
• Increase the use of generic equipment to reduce the reliance on unique equipment in the manufacturing process.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate new technologies and processes.
• Participate in the Design to Win initiative to ensure cost-competitive designs and processes for upcoming RFQs.
• Develop strategies to improve ‘Design for Manufacturing’ from product design to shop floor layout.
• Enhance alignment and collaboration between Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and Industrial Engineering (IE) teams with product design engineers to improve manufacturability.
• Understand and anticipate customer needs to ensure manufacturing processes meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Manage and mentor a team of manufacturing professionals, building a high-performing team and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Develop long-term goals and align team efforts to achieve them.
• Develop and ensure effective training programs for plants to successfully adopt new manufacturing technologies.
• Implement training programs to familiarize shop floor teams with the latest equipment technology before it is introduced into the manufacturing facility.
• Increase the number of Six Sigma black belts through enhanced training, resulting in reduced waste and increased efficiency.
• Develop and promote lean manufacturing principles and practices.

Your Qualifications:

• Proven experience in developing and implementing manufacturing strategies.
• Strong understanding of financial principles as they relate to manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to stay current with industry trends and advancements.
• Experience in developing technology roadmaps and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong collaboration skills with engineering teams to integrate new technologies and processes.
• Experience in managing and mentoring a team of manufacturing professionals.
• Excellent understanding of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Ability to develop and implement effective training programs.

Bonus If You Have:

• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Strong project management skills.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.