Director of Manufacturing Automation - American Woodmark

American Woodmark is one of the nation's largest cabinet manufacturers. By partnering with major home centers, builders, and dealers, we spark the imagination of homeowners and designer and bring their vision to life. Across our service and distribution centers, our corporate office and manufacturing facilities, you'll always find the same commitment to customer satisfaction, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.


We are on a journey to encourage an inclusive Woodmark, and are taking meaningful actions to promote diverse representation across every part of the business. Together, every team member contributes to making American Woodmark a place where people can express who they are through what they do.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Director of Automation will lead our automation initiative. The position is responsible for developing and implementing automation strategies across the organization. The Corporate Director of Automation will work closely with multiple manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and Mexico to identify and implement areas where automation can improve efficiency and reduce costs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:


* Develop and implement multi-year automation strategies across the organization.
* Work closely with manufacturing facilities to identify areas where automation can improve efficiency and reduce costs.
* Evaluate potential automation projects to determine priorities based upon technical feasibility and business needs
* Lead the automation teams (corporate and plant) in the development and implementation of automation projects.
* Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers, so that the company has a stable of external resources to draw upon as needed.
* Stay up-to-date with the latest automation technologies and trends and conduct feasibility studies on automation technologies to determine whether they will be useful in a given situation
* Ensure that automation projects are completed on time and within budget.
* Support efforts by all members of American Woodmark to continuously improve departmental, location and company performance.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position may have supervisory responsibilities for process engineers and project engineers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Education, Experience and Skills:


* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field.
* 15+ years of experience in automation.
* Strong leadership skills
* Experience influencing/leading multiple sites from a corporate position
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work well under pressure.
* Strong problem-solving skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.



Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to listen and communicate effectively with customers/clients/providers in an effort to coordinate team activities to support meeting the business objectives. Ability to develop presentations to be delivered to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.



Mathematical Skills:

Ability to apply statistical and mathematical concepts as related to problem analysis and corrective action.



Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, utilize process and value stream mapping, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time effectively.



Team Leadership:

Ability to effectively and efficiently lead cross functionally as well as with suppliers and customers.



PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk in a shop floor environment, sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to lift 50 lbs on an occasional basis.



WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Typical office and plant manufacturing floor environment. The noise level is usually moderate. Out-of-town travel to other manufacturing locations to implement and lead automation activities will be required. Some weekend and off shift work required.



BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
* Competitive Compensatio