FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Concordia Fibers, a world class converter of synthetic yarns and carbon fiber for use in high end textile applications and advanced composites, is looking for to join our technical support team to support challenging new business opportunities within our composite fibers business. Concordia Fibers, founded in 1920 as a manufacturer of silk yarns, has re-engineered its textile capabilities over the past 105 years to expand into synthetic yarns and yarns for advanced composites in the aerospace, automotive, filtration media, power transmission belts, and many other industries. We have developed new proprietary fiber processes to support the growing requirement for weight-saving carbon and glass composites in numerous market segments.

POSITION SUMMARY

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Direct and coordinate the production, processing, and distribution activities of a Textile production organization.
• Review processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
• Develop budgets or approve expenditures for supplies, materials, or human resources, ensuring that materials, labor, or equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.
• Develop or implement production tracking or quality control systems utilizing production, maintenance, or other operational reports.
• Participate in Sales decisions concerning new products by using product specifications and release dates to determine product costs and resource needs.
• Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
• Coordinate or recommend procedures for facility or equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines with the Facilities and Equipment Manager.
• Prepare and maintain production reports.
• Hire, train, evaluate, or discharge staff or resolve personnel grievances in coordination with Human Resources.
• Initiate or coordinate inventory or cost control programs.
• Institute employee suggestion or involvement programs.
• Maintain current knowledge of the quality control field, relying on current literature pertaining to materials use, technological advances, or statistical studies.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Change Management - Ability to encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Project Management - Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.
• Self Confident - The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education : Minimum of Associates Degree and 5 years in manufacturing, part of which is in a supervisory role.

Experience : Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures required. Textiles experience a plus but not required.

Computer Skills

Computer Proficiency Required

Certificates & Licenses

Forklift Operation Training (Company Provided)

Other Requirements

Hazard Communication Training (Company Provided)

ISO Quality System Training

General Safety Awareness

Lock Out Tag Out Training (Company Provided)

Physical Requirements

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Ear plugs required while on manufacturing floor.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work performed in an office environment with moderate exposure to elements of a factory environment such as noise, dust, heat, cold, etc.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person