GENERAL NATURE OF JOB:

Provide leadership for the operations of the business by developing and maintaining a world-class manufacturing operation that embraces our unique Dual Bottom-Line culture by placing equal emphasis on human development and financial performance.  Combines ability to communicate effectively to different audiences with strong operational analysis skills and desire to achieve.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Operations Team Leadership

• Guides cross-functional team of supervisors, engineers, planners, and front-line colleagues to achieve daily goals. 
• Creates collaborative and inclusive environment with the core values of Safety, Excellence, and Respect as a foundation. 
• Develops, motivates, and coaches employees in informal and formal settings using performance management software. 
• Supports creation and execution of core teams focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Key metrics include Medical Treatment Case Rate, Safety Opportunity Corrected Rate, Department Headcount, Turnover Percentage, and 5S Score.

Performance Management

• Defines and analyzes performance against production KPI’s in quality, delivery, and cost. 
• Leads and/or supports daily review on management boards to understand and remove obstacles holding team back. 
• Utilizes problem solving teams to understand root cause(s) using statistical analysis, DMAIC, A3, etc.  Partners with Product Line Team to leverage commercial initiatives.  
• Applies financial understanding of operations expenses to optimize gross margin of business as co-owner of the income statement.

Key metrics include Cost of Poor Quality, Returned Material Rate, On Time Delivery, Labor Efficiency, Inventory Value, and Gross Margin Percentage.

Strategic Leadership

• Develops constructive collaboration with HR, Maintenance, Customer Support, Supply Chain, and other key stakeholders. 
• Builds Business Plan Deployment (BPD) and 3-5 year roadmap to leverage continuous improvement resources and capital investment.
• Participates in planning and/or decision making in situations concerning financial performance, inter-operational problems, plant policy, and staffing.

Key metrics include Capital Expense Budget, BPD Performance, and Business Road Map.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 - 8 years broad engineering, manufacturing, or leadership experience within operations.
• Supervisory experience preferably in a manufacturing environment or related operation.
• Ability to build, develop, and engage teams directly and indirectly. 
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and lead within and outside a matrix environment.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills to understand how to influence the profitability of business units.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with varied audiences and settings.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Office/Manufacturing

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Garlock values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

EEO and Culture Statement:  

Enpro is a leading provider of engineered industrial products for the processing and general manufacturing industries worldwide. The company operates in two segments: Sealing Products, Advanced Surface Technologies, and Engineered Materials.   

Composed of Garlock, STEMCO, and Technetics Group, these businesses leverage a high degree of materials science application expertise, extensive proprietary knowledge, and deep customer relationships to create innovative sealing solutions complemented by value-added systems integration.  

EnPro Industries is an equal opportunity employer. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future for this job.  

Enpro carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors including the background, education, training, and experience required, as well as geographic considerations such as cost of labor, and applicable local and state laws. These considerations can cause offered compensation to vary. The hiring range for this position is typically $98,000 to $159,000 annually. Actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. Enpro offers a range of benefits including, but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) matching, and other supplemental insurance options.​