ITT is an industrial manufacturer of critical, engineered components that serve fast-growing end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense. The company’s differentiation is sustained through a combination of several factors: execution, the quality of its leadership and our DNA as an engineering leader. We have a clear purpose as an organization: to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs.
The company generated 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion and is comprised of three distinct segments:
- Motion Technologies ($1.5B revenue) is a global leader in brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets
- Industrial Process ($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining and industrial markets
- Connect & Control Technologies ($0.7B) is a niche player in harsh environment connectors and control components in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.
ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with over 10,000 employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries.
Position Summary:
ITT Engineered Valves, LLC is seeking a Director of Production for it's Lancaster, PA facility.
SUMMARY
Responsible for the overall management, direction, and coordination of activities needed in the daily operation of the specific departments by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers and coworkers. Overall responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Other duties may be assigned.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Operational Leadership: Define and execute manufacturing strategies to meet production, safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets across multiple product lines, with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
- Performance & Financial Management: Monitor and optimize key business metrics including revenue, cost, productivity, and inventory to drive operational and financial results.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to improve product quality, streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency using Lean/CI principles.
- Production & Resource Planning: Align workforce, capacity, and production schedules with customer demand to ensure on-time delivery and optimal resource utilization.
- Quality & Compliance: Ensure products meet engineering and manufacturing standards; lead root cause analysis and corrective actions internally and with suppliers.
- EHS & Safety Leadership: Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Team Leadership & Development: Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing operations team; manage performance, engagement, and employee relations in partnership with HR.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and other functions to resolve customer issues and improve lead times and service levels.
- Capital & Equipment Management: Evaluate and recommend investments in equipment and infrastructure to support operational excellence.
- Budgeting & Strategic Planning: Develop and manage operational budgets and contribute to long-term strategic planning and forecasting.
Position Requirements:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct reports include Production Manager, Customer Service Manager, Materials Manager, Facilities/Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Product Design Engineering Manager, Nuclear Quality Manager, and QA Manager. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the departments. Carries out management and supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training employees planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining coworkers; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. A thorough understanding of manufacturing methods is required, and experience in a union production environment is preferred. Must also have demonstrated ability to supervise people in various disciplines. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) with an engineering or business major from a four-year college or university; seven to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Demonstrated analytical and synthesizing abilities.
COMPUTING SKILLS
Ability to effectively utilize word processing software and spreadsheets and to navigate and use and other custom applications software in a MS Windows environment.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the coworker is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The coworker frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The coworker must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Equal Pay Act Statement:
We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.