ABOUT ITT:

At ITT, we have a clear purpose as an organization – to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs across key global end markets. Our continuous improvement mindset drives our commitment to evolving our capabilities as a multi-industrial technology, manufacturing and engineering leader. With a strong global footprint of more than 100 facilities, we are well positioned to solve critical challenges for our customers around the world. Our locations include manufacturing facilities and global service capabilities in 35 countries. Through these worldwide operations and building on our heritage of innovation, our approximately ~11,000 team members partner with our customers to deliver enduring solutions that make a lasting difference and help the world move forward. ITT is headquartered in Stamford, CT, with sales in approximately 125 countries. The company generated 2024 revenues of $3.6 billion.
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Motion Technologies: (Revenue of $1.4B; headcount of ~ 4,000; operates in 13 countries) manufactures brake components and specialized sealing solutions, shock absorbers and damping technologies primarily for the global automotive, truck and trailer, public bus and rail transportation markets.

• Industrial Process: (Revenue of $1.4B; headcount of ~3,400; operates in 30 countries) manufactures engineered fluid process equipment serving a diversified mix of customers in global industries such as chemical, energy, mining, and other industrial process markets and is a provider of plant optimization and efficiency solutions and aftermarket services and parts.
• Connect and Control Technologies: (Revenue of $0.8B; headcount of ~ 3,800; operates in 10 countries) manufactures harsh-environment connector solutions, critical energy absorption, flow control components, and composite materials for the aerospace and defense, general industrial, medical, and energy markets.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Production/Site Leader will serve as the Head for the Enidine Business in Orchard Park, NY and will be responsible for setting the site’s business strategy, leading production and engineering and fostering a culture of collaboration and performance in the Industrial products and aerospace controls business.
Enidine (an ITT Company) designs and manufactures a broad range of high-performance energy absorption and vibration dampening solutions. Founded more than 55 years ago, Enidine serves the unique needs of customers engaged in critical applications in industries such as Aerospace, Defense, transportation and Industry. Full-service capabilities include design, development, testing and integration.
Safety is a core value at Enidine. Our department managers/supervisors play a critical role in creating and maintaining a safe workplace for our employees by following all safety policies and procedures and by observing employees to ensure that safety procedures are followed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum education: BS degree in an Engineering discipline. Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 10 - 15 years of progressive relevant leadership experience in aerospace, defense or complex manufacturing environments is required.
• Special skills:
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and to manage time effectively.
• Ability to exhibit poise, composure and confidence when confronting stressful or high-pressure situations.
• Ability to motivate employees to attain peak performance by establishing an employee recognition program.
• Competent use of MS Office software.
• Able to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in solving it, such as identifying defects in the production line
• Lead by example through honesty, integrity and respect for others.
• Proven Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience is required, certification is a plus.
• Flexible work schedule and ability to work overtime as required to support and ensure the successful operations of a mutli-shift production facility

Overall expectations for the position: Ensure that objectives are attained in an effective manner that is consistent with quality requirements. Delegate authority to key managers and supervisors in safety, production, engineering, supply chain, quality, program management, sales and facilities. Lead all functional areas involved.

Specific responsibilities for maximum results and to avoid typical obstacles:

• Lead & Develop a high performing team to meet or exceed business objectives.
• Model and drive Safety, Quality and Continuous improvement.
• Champion engagement, Culture, Respect and Customer centric mindset to all levels of the plant.
• Manage all production programs and operations to achieve on-time and on budget performance. This shall include diligent attention to and pervasive pursuit of continuous improvement programs.
• Ensure full and pervasive compliance to 5S as well as maintaining a ubiquitous focus on safety. Both of these requirements should result in frequent training and other means to raise the level of importance within the operations.
• Remain in compliance with production operations aerospace quality certifications and standards (ISO-9001, AS9100, etc), as well as all health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Report to management and perform real-time tracking and performance to KPIs; including being proactive to execute corrective actions to correct any deficiencies as required.
• Champion the development and use of an approved ERP system.
• Control direct and indirect costs to achieve company budget goals.
• Develop and managing production operations department budgets.
• Lead the facilities department to ensure implementation of a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all equipment.
• Have effective and frequent communication with other functional departments to ensure that all production goals and metrics are known and met.
• Promote and champion lean manufacturing initiatives throughout the facility.
• Perform other duties as required to successfully perform the mission.