Engineering Department Head, Trivium Cable Plant

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Role Purpose:

Lead and oversee engineering teams across the Trivium campus to achieve key targets in safety, quality, asset effectiveness, cost, inventory, service, and growth. Ensure consistency in engineering approaches and employee management across TCP1 and TCP2 through collaboration with section supervisors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Accountability: Own the department's production targets, focusing on process capability, robust engineering solutions, and holding the team accountable for results. Ensure systems and support are in place to meet weekly/monthly goals.
• Portfolio Development: Create portfolios that drive improvements in yield, cost, and other business areas to support yearly objectives.
• Consistency Across Campus: Coordinate with supervisors across Trivium buildings to align org structure, troubleshooting processes, SOPs, employee development, and operational support models.
• Collaboration: Foster standardization and partnership across the Catawba campus to drive innovation and consistency.
• Change Management: Champion process control and change management to address upstream/downstream operations changes and drive improvements in process capability.
• Operational Discipline: Clearly define roles and responsibilities while holding personnel accountable for meeting safety standards and adhering to documented procedures.
• Leadership: Provide effective leadership and talent management for section supervisors, engineers, technicians, and team leaders, ensuring strong employee development plans.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build a strong community team with support groups such as Operations, IT, Planning, and Finance to optimize production performance.
• Employee Relations: Deploy a positive employee relations strategy, fostering open and honest communication at all levels.
• Manufacturing Innovation: Promote organizational effectiveness through continuous improvement and exploring novel techniques for manufacturing and business processes.
• Gatekeeper Role: Act as the gatekeeper for approval of process/equipment changes and experimental plans, ensuring defined standards of excellence are met.

Soft Skills:

• Financial Acumen: Apply an understanding of financial indicators to make informed business decisions.
• Result-Driven: Achieve consistent results, even in challenging circumstances.
• Strategic Mindset: Anticipate future opportunities and translate them into actionable strategies.
• Planning and Alignment: Prioritize work to meet organizational goals effectively.
• Collaboration: Build partnerships and work collaboratively to achieve shared objectives.
• Values: Model Corning’s values and uphold its Code of Conduct.

Hours of Work:

• Standard 40-hour workweek.
• Additional hours/weekends may be required for project work or issue resolution.

Travel Requirements:

Less than 5%

Required Education, Experience, and Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field preferred.
• 10+ years of exposure to multiple manufacturing processes and corporate resources.
• 6+ years of proven supervisory, team leadership, or section supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience driving results for manufacturing line metrics and MBOs.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop salaried exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Training in conflict resolution, employee effectiveness, and supervisory skills.
• Strong knowledge of Six Sigma and performance excellence principles.
• Competence in cost accounting and profitability management.
• Experience in environmental stewardship, safety, and health fundamentals.
• Demonstrated success in talent development, including attracting, developing, and retaining key personnel.
• Experience leading or participating in cross-functional teams to deliver improvement initiatives or cost reduction programs.

Desired Skills:

• Leadership experience in launching new product into manufacturing
• Certified Six Sigma Black or Green Belt.
• Proven track record in upward and outward communication within a manufacturing environment.

Why Join Us?

At Trivium, you’ll work with cutting-edge manufacturing processes and lead a talented team dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and excellence. As an Engineering Team Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving success across the campus while fostering growth, safety, and sustainability.

Apply Now!

Be part of a team that values results, innovation, and people. Submit your application today and take the next step in your career!

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $147,107.00 - $202,273.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

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