Director of Fabrication & Manufacturing

• Provide leadership and teamwork in integrating the TrueNorth Steel sites by supporting and executing on the TrueNorth Steel Mission Statement and Values. 


• Demonstrate the Game Changer culture as well as drive the culture change at the sites. 


• Monitor KPI’s at each site to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency. 


• Assist sites to ensure all KPI’s are met. 


• Collaborates with director level leadership team to understand the organizations goals and strategy related to HR related issues including site staffing, recruiting and retention. 


• Implement/monitor standard processes across the site for production and non-production tasks. 


• Provide guidance and accountability to ensure the sites are following the TNS Quality Management System. 


• Coach/assist sites with developing and executing root cause analysis for corrective actions and non-conformances. 


• Ensure sites are improving/changing process as a result of corrective actions. 


• Assess and recommend any new processes/equipment to increase capacity and efficiencies. 


• Ensure all sites are held accountable to adhere to the Preventive Maintenance Program. 


• Assist VP of Manufacturing with Strategic Planning and growth opportunities for the company. 


• Work in close collaboration with Corporate Departments (Quality, Safety, HR, Drafting, Finance etc.) 


• Evaluate all direct reports annually through the Performance Review Process. 


• Prompt and dependable attendance. 


• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALITIES

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 


• Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills. 


• Possesses the ability to work independently. 


• General knowledge of financial statements and the impact Operations has on them. 


• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. 


• Knowledge of general fabrication and manufacturing processes. 


• Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions and provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas. 


• Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people. 


• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. 


• Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers. 


• Ability to understand strategic planning and out of the box thinking. 

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED required. 


• Degree in related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience of industrial fabrication and manufacturing. 


• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a leadership role with direct reports.