Director of Advanced Manufacturing

• Research, evaluate, and implement advanced automation technologies and processes to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Collaborate with senior business leaders and stakeholders to drive initiatives designed to improve manufacturing and distribution processes.
• Leverage your manufacturing process expertise to optimize how we injection mold, die cast, stamp, turn, spin, assemble, and ship product.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure we accomplish our goals and adhere to established schedules and project objectives.
• Consolidate, quantify, and analyze data to inform our business strategy.
• Develop a deep understanding of the systems that drive our business.
• Leverage technology to manage day-to-day project-specific tasks and developments.
• Manage the integration of cross-functional requirements.
• Present at leadership meetings and other forums.
• Deploy continuous improvement problem solving tools like LEAN and Six Sigma to solve a variety of operational challenges.

• 10+ years leading manufacturing operations.
• 5+ years leading projects
• Experience with hardware manufacturing processes preferred (injection molding, stamping, die casting, screw machining, CNC turning, roll forming, assembly, etc.).
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to create documents and presentations.
• Proficiency in MS Project and other project management software and tools.
• Excellent organizational, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication, leading teams and coordinating with peers.
• Commitment to organizational excellence and constant awareness of opportunities to improve processes.
• Strong ability to work in an ambiguous environment, identify and solve new problems, and manage change.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with various disciplines and peer groups.
• Promotes ideas persuasively and shapes key internal/external stakeholder opinions.
• Manages complex, multiple, and continually changing priorities.
• Able to travel and work effectively within a variety of domestic and international cultures, 25% minimum expected travel.

• A minimum bachelor’s degree. STEM/Finance/Business preferred.
• Project management advanced training and certification a plus.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Employee works primarily in an office environment, within a well-ventilated area, and is exposed to moderate noise levels.
• Employee will be exposed to an industrial environment to include manufacturing and warehousing operations.

• Compliance with all relevant ASSA ALBOY policies and procedures.
• Travel and fieldwork, including international travel will be required. Therefore, employee must possess, or be able to acquire a valid passport.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which you are hired.

About ASSA ABLOY Fenestration

ASSA ABLOY Fenestration is the result of the integration of two heritage brands—Caldwell (established 1888 in Rochester, NY) and Interlock (founded in New Zealand in 1961)—under the global ASSA ABLOY umbrella. Renowned for proprietary, high-performance hardware solutions, the company leads in window and door innovations: from advanced hung window balances and sash lock systems to multipoint, smart security and hardware for sliding, casement, awning, swing, and folding door applications. ASSA ABLOY Fenestration is committed to a culture built on empowerment, innovation, and integrity, and is supported by the extensive resources of ASSA ABLOY—over 50,000 colleagues across 70+ countries.