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Hearth & Home Technologies

<div><div>Hearth &amp; Home Technologies is looking for a <b>Director of Manufacturing</b> to join our Stoves Business Unit in<b> </b><b>Halifax, PA</b>. We are the nation&rsquo;s leading manufacturer and supplier of hearth products, including a wide variety of gas, electric, wood and pellet burning fireplaces, inserts, stoves, and accessories. Headquartered in Lakeville, Minnesota, with distribution around the world, our innovative approach is supported by a business unit structure that allows us to develop and market products with a strong focus on customers&rsquo; needs. Since 1996, we&rsquo;ve been dedicated to connecting people through the warmth and comfort of our hearth products.
</div><div></div><div>As one of our four core business units, the Stoves Business Unit brings together top brands such as Harman, Vermont Castings, and Quadra-Fire, now united under one as Forge &amp; Flame, alongside other stove brands. This unit focuses on delivering high-quality, reliable stove solutions, including wood, pellet, and gas models.</div><div>
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The Director, Manufacturing is responsible for leading all aspects of safety, quality, delivery, and cost at the USA based manufacturing sites which include a foundry operation in Vermont and a manufacturing facility in Halifax, PA. The manufacturing organization has best-in-class lean manufacturing capabilities, thanks to highly skilled and trained members. Ongoing investments in modernizing equipment and processes highlight the company&rsquo;s commitment to maintaining best-in-class manufacturing capabilities.
</div><div></div><div><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></div><ul><li>
Lead with Accountability and Empowerment: Establish clear expectations, champion operational discipline, and foster a high-performance culture where every team member is accountable and empowered to excel.</li><li>
Lead Transformational Change Initiatives: Drive strategic change across multiple manufacturing locations including the redesign and optimization of plant layouts to enhance workflow, increase efficiency, and support scalable growth.</li><li>
Own and Drive Manufacturing Excellence: Ensure operations demand and material planning are aligned to achieve production KPIs through strategic oversight and hands-on leadership to achieve industry leading customer to lead time promise rate.
</li><li>Drive Continuous Process Innovation: Proactively identify and deploy the right talent, structures, systems, and technology to sustain competitive advantage through agile and efficient manufacturing operations.</li><li>
Optimize Budget and Operations: Take charge of budget planning and resource allocation to maximize manufacturing efficiency. Leverage cutting-edge technology and modern leadership practices to streamline processes and boost productivity.</li><li>
Set Bold Vision and Strategy: Develop and clearly communicate an inspiring vision and actionable strategic plans. Motivate and align your teams to confidently execute breakthrough initiatives that accelerate growth and operational success.</li><li>
Foster Transparent Communication: Promote open, proactive communication channels across all levels of the organization to ensure alignment, trust, and collaboration.</li><li>
Cultivate a World-Class Manufacturing Environment: Inspire a flexible and resilient manufacturing organization committed to continuous improvement, operational agility, exceptional quality, that exceeds customer expectations.</li><li>
Champion Lean and Cost-Effective Excellence: Lead cost-reduction strategies without compromising quality or delivery. Embed standardized, data-driven practices that elevate production consistency and customer satisfaction.</li><li>
Develop and Mentor Future Leaders: Invest in your team&rsquo;s growth by mentoring leadership and technical skills, ensuring personal development plans are executed and potential is fully realized.</li><li>
Instill a Culture of Smart Risk-Taking and Engagement: Encourage innovation and calculated risk-taking within a supportive environment that values employee engagement, growth, and achievement of high-impact results.</li><li>
Steer Brand Integration and Alignment: Champion the seamless adoption of the new brand umbrella within manufacturing operations, ensuring brand values and quality standards are deeply embedded in every process and team interaction.</li></ul><div><b>
Education &amp; Experience:</b></div><div>
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Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field; preferred.</li><li>
Minimum 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.</li><li>
Lean certifications or proficiency in methodologies such as 6S, A3, continuous improvement, and value stream mapping.</li><li>
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).</li></ul></div>

Director of Manufacturing - Stoves

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Director of Manufacturing - Stoves