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Job type full-time
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Division information
The hardware and home improvement (hhi) business of spectrum brands is a major manufacturer and supplier of residential locksets, residential builders` hardware, faucets, and commercial locksets and doors, with a portfolio of renowned brands, including kwikset®, weiser®, baldwin®, national hardware®, stanley®, fanal®, pfister™, ezset®, and tellHhi is a leader in its key markets with #1 positions in u.sResidential locksets (kwikset), canada residential locksets (weiser), u.sLuxury locksets (baldwin), and u.sBuilders` hardware (stanley-national hardware), #2 in mexico residential hardware (fanal), #3 in u.sRetail plumbing (pfister), and #1 in u.sRetail commercial locksetsHeadquartered in orange county, california, hhi has a global sales force and operates manufacturing and distribution facilities in the u.s., canada, mexico and asia.
Job summary
The forging and casting program leader will perform a variety of duties related to conceptualizing, developing and implementing casting & forging solutions within hhi’s facilitiesThey will need to be able to create and implement a casting and forging strategy for hhi’s entire manufacturing networkThey will be responsible for projects involving equipment design, build and assembly, installation, and equipment acceptance for the wide variety of lock, faucet, and hardware products produced within hhi’s facilitiesThey will need to drive continuous improvement activities across all the business casting and forging operationsThey will need to possess a broad industry and functional background.
This role can be done from a dedicated home office in most states in the continental usThe role will require up to 50% travel to locations in both the us, asia and mexico.
Primary duties & responsibilities
Provide leadership in assuring project targets are achieved relative to safety, ergonomics, environment, cost, quality, timing, ongoing delivery fill rate, working capital, space, and timing limitations.
Identify, investigate, evaluate, specify, procure, implement and develop new equipment, processes and facilities to support new products, new technology and plant capacity with optimum manufacturing efficiencies including latest trends with robotics and automation.
Develop and improve current casting/forging processes.
Support the development of conceptual designs and budgetary quotes for die casting and forging operations at spectrum sites in us and asiaThis includes casting/forging equipment selection, tooling development, and implementation.
Clarify project scope, objectives, deliverables, and metrics.
Develop road map of investment and continuous improvement actions to take die casting and forging operations to the next level.
Provide executive briefings as needed such as those required at the monthly business improvement reviews.
Own the capital and expense budgets associated with assigned projectsExecute tooling & equipment start-ups and qualifications.
Keep abreast of the latest developments in manufacturing technology, including robotics, related to their area of expertise.
Direct outside suppliers as needed to support the needs of the business.
Interact and direct global supply base.
Develop and launch new products and processes globally.
Work closely in cross functional team environments.
Education and experience profile
Ba/bs degree or 10 years of equivalent experience requiredEngineering degree and/or mba preferred.
10 or more years’ experience preferred in any or all of the following:
Leadership role in a high volume, consumer product manufacturing environment for casting and forgings.
Casting/forging tooling development and qualification
Practical shop-floor work experience.
Previous supervisory experience.
Experience with modern factory management techniques (e.gDemand flow technology, design of experiments, design for assembly, etc.).
Pmp – project management certification preferred
Required skills
Ability to develop and execute operational strategic plans
Project management skills that demonstrate the ability to set goals and priorities in order to complete projects in a systematic and timely manner.
Demonstrated skills in independent problem solving, decision-making, and follow through
Develop positive, supportive relationships with internal customers, external suppliers and business development teams.
Proven ability to work and thrive in a team-based matrix environment
Experienced reading, interpreting and communicating engineering drawings, specifications and project plans
Capable of writing detailed technical specifications to ensure process and product capability, set-up and calibration procedures, and support the development and implementation of equipment standards to insure ease of operation, safety, and maintainability.
Comprehension & experience in: financial analysis, budget attainment, roi, forecasting, rfqs, bid analysis, material & tooling negotiation, contract negotiation & execution
Knowledge in erp system, e.gSap
Solid computer skills, including outlook, excel, word, & powerpoint.
High level of competency with high volume automatic polishing, scratching, and relieving systems.
High level of competency in hand polishing techniques and processes.
Offer a level of understanding with robotic polishing, scratching and relievingThis includes design, testing and implementation of process.
Work environment
Working conditions are normal for a plant environment.
Significant travel (domestic & international) required(60-75%)
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classificationIt is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Spectrum brands is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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Job reference: us15423
