Director of Engineering Services

South Pittsburg, TN

About Lodge Cast Iron

We got our start over 125 years ago when Joseph Lodge founded the Blacklock Foundry in South Pittsburg, TN. His scrappy, hardworking spirit continues to lead us today. As a team, we believe cast iron is for everyone. We’re dedicated to manufacturing American-made cookware that we’re proud to use in our very own homes and excited to bring to kitchens, backyards, and campfires around the world. Day in and day out, we work together to stay safe, have fun, and be better than we were the day before.

What fires us up?

By now, you may have caught on to the fact that we’re serious about spreading the joys of cast iron. And while we’re always on the lookout for ways to innovate, we believe in the adage: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That’s why we stand by a simple recipe of just iron and oil (no forever chemicals, since forever!). It’s also why we’re passionate about keeping our campus in our hometown of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, providing great jobs to our community. As we bring our cookware to the next generation of cast iron chefs, we’re looking for people to help us stay true to our roots every step of the way. Does that sound like something you can get behind?

A Day in the Life

The Director of Engineering Services is responsible for directing the overall engineering, quality, process control, and continuous improvement functions within the organization with the objective of providing technical solutions which allow the organization to meet safety, quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and culture objectives. Reporting to the Senior VP of Operations, this leader will regularly be on the foundry floor, not behind a desk, in order to evaluate business needs and partner closely with all departments. The Director will lead a team which is likely to grow as our brand evolves.

Other responsibilities include ensuring all engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with the organization's established policies and objectives through the utilization of best practice engineering methods. This position will provide expert technical guidance for engineering initiatives and incorporate components, materials, tools, and processes that result in cost-effective and quality output.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and manages the company's engineering and technical processes and programs to achieve the goals for the organization.
• Directs engineering functions to ensure compliance with quality and environmental certifications.
• Coordinates and directs projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities
• Utilizes existing data, and works to improve data availability, in the analysis of manufacturing processes and determining the best actions to take for improvement.
• Analyzes technology, and resource needs, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects
• Plans and directs the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment
• Directs, reviews, and approves equipment design and changes
• Capital project responsibility including implementing new processes, and customer applications.
• Provides strong functional responsibility for the leadership of the manufacturing engineers with a strong focus on process development and control.
• Establishes current and long-range objectives, plans and policies, subject to approval by Executive Leadership Team.
• Analyzes new technologies and runs competitive analyses.
• Provides leadership to operatives and other engineering staff in continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensures effectiveness and execution of preventive maintenance program.
• Ensures compliance and consistent use of engineering documentation systems.
• Perform any and all other job related tasks as assigned.
  
  

Key Performance Indicators

• Uptime
• Scrap
• OEE
• Environmental compliance
• Customer Complaints
  
  

Basic Requirements

• BA/BS in Engineering field
• 5 years of experience leading foundry engineering and metal casting industry
• 10 years in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Capital budget development and management experience
• Demonstrated experience in engineering management
  
  

Summary Of Necessary Knowledge, Experience And Skills

• Must establish and maintain high levels of responsiveness and credibility with employees and customers
• Must be able to drive excellent results while maintaining positive and effective relationships with peers and subordinates
• Must be able to have strong meeting organization skills, and drive accountability through project teams
• Ability to lead others, coach and mentor support team for professional growth and development.
• Strong change agent.
• Commitment to personal and professional growth; ability to develop skill levels in conjunction with the long-term needs of the organization.
• Proven conceptual and strategic thinker, who possesses fundamental business understanding, with the ability to integrate technology advances into the company's overall vision.
  
  

Employee Benefits

Competitive Pay

Generous Paid Time off

Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life, and Short-Term Disability)

On-Site Clinic and Fitness Center

401K Match and Deferred Profit-Sharing Program

Quarterly Profit Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Scholarship Opportunity and Tuition Reimbursement

Discounts at Lodge Factory Stores and Big Bad Breakfast