Description

Director, Production

US-NY-Seneca Falls

Job ID: 2025-15120
Type: Employee
# of Openings: 1
Category: Operations
US-NY-SF-60 Building-A-58

Overview

Job Title: Director of MachiningDepartment: OperationsReports To: General ManagerLocation: Seneca Falls, NYFLSA Status: Exempt Position Summary: The Director of Machining is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the machining department at our Seneca Falls, NY manufacturing facility. This position leads a multi-disciplinary team—including Supervision, Maintenance, and Scheduling,—to ensure performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The Director will drive continuous improvement while supporting growth, innovation, and operational excellence. 

Responsibilities

 Key Responsibilities: Leadership & People Development

Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports across Supervision, Maintenance, & Scheduling.

Set performance goals, provide regular feedback, and foster a high-performance culture.

Ensure alignment with company values and plant objectives.

Machining Operations

Oversee daily operations for CNC and manual machining processes, managing workflow, staffing, and machine utilization.

Maintain high safety standards and regulatory compliance across all areas of responsibility.

Monitor KPIs such as OEE, first-pass yield, schedule adherence, and scrap rates. 

Strategic & Technical Leadership

Develop and implement machining strategies that support customer demand, operational efficiency, and quality targets.

Lead efforts to evaluate and adopt new technologies, equipment, and automation.

Provide direction on tooling, process optimization, and best-in-class CNC programming practice.

Maintenance & Reliability

Oversee the preventive and predictive maintenance program for machining equipment.

Work collaboratively with maintenance leadership to ensure maximum uptime and efficient resource utilization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Supply Chain, and Assembly to ensure seamless end-to-end production flow.

Support New Product Development (NPD) and Engineering Change Procedures with robust process readiness and launch support.

Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for machining-related quality or delivery issues.

Qualifications



Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (required); Master's degree preferred.

10+ years of experience in machining or manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Strong understanding of CNC machining, CAM programming, maintenance systems, and production scheduling.

Proven leadership in a high-mix, low-volume industrial manufacturing environment.

Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., PRMS) and production metrics.

Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification strongly preferred.

Preferred Experience:

Manufacturing experience in pumps, rotating equipment, or heavy industrial products.

Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.

Hands-on involvement in automation, lights-out machining, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.

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