Blue Force Gear, Inc.Blue Force Gear is proud to design and manufacture the world’s lightest and most cutting-edge military equipment – all made here in the USA! We have a dedicated team committed to the mission of our nation’s armed service, law enforcement, prepared citizen, and sporting enthusiast. Also important to our company culture is the spirit of “Always Better” – a quest for constant improvement both in the workplace and in your personal lives. To enhance our long-term growth, we are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Laser Cutting Machine Operator!
Director of Production oversees and directs operation of all production areas, including subcontractors, to ensure the volume, cost, waste, and quality standards are achieved. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop overall production schedules, materials, and resource requirements to meet short and long-term production goals.
Major Responsibilities

• Oversees the manufacture of products, ensuring production, procurement, performance, and quality of standards are consistently met
• Oversees subcontractor relationships, quality, and standards
• Develops and instruct on KPIs
• Monitors production metrics to identify and resolve issues incentivize success
• Leads production, procurement, purchasing, quality control team leaders
• Develops process improvements and best practices
• Assists VP of Operations with long-range operating goals, expansion efforts, and implementation of new and advanced technology
• Identifies and shares training opportunities for staff to build and improve skills
• Deliver progress and production reports to executive team members as requested
• Supervises equipment purchase, maintenance, and layout
• Plans maintenance, turn arounds, downtime for efficiency and speed
• Complies with all safety and health regulations
• Other duties are required

Qualifications:
Educational Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in logistics, business management, or equivalent

Previous Experience:

• 5 years of managerial experience overseeing multiple teams
• 10 years of industrial experience at supervisor level

Competencies and Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and management skills
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing best practices
• Lean Six Sigma/6S lean
• Time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to motivate and organize multiple efforts to achieve goals/KPIs
• ERP software, preferably Microsoft Dynamics
• Ability for some occasional travel.

Travel Requirements:
Minimum Travel is required.
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Compensation & Benefit

• Blue Force Gear offers opportunities for growth, work flexibility, competitive pay, and benefits.

Other Information

• FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salary

Blue Force Gear is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a Drug Free Workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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