Director, Production

Position Summary

The Site Director will serve as the site leader for the Cannon Connectors Business in Irvine, CA and will be responsible for setting the site's operational strategy, leading production, manufacturing engineering, and fostering a culture of collaboration and performance.

Since 1915, ITT’s Cannon brand has been a world leader in the design and manufacture of highly engineered harsh‑environment connector and interconnect solutions.

Safety is a core value at Cannon. Department managers/supervisors play a critical role in creating and maintaining a safe workplace for employees by following all safety policies and procedures and by ensuring that safety procedures are followed.

All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead & develop a high performing team to meet or exceed business objectives.
  • Model and drive Safety, Quality and Continuous improvement.
  • Champion engagement, culture, respect and customer‑centric mindset at all levels of the plant.
• Manage all production programs and operations to achieve on‑time and on‑budget performance, including continuous improvement.
• Ensure full and pervasive compliance with 5S, safety, aerospace quality certifications and standards (ISO‑9001, AS9100, etc.) and all health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Report to management and perform real‑time tracking and performance to KPIs, proactively executing corrective actions.
• Champion the development and use of an approved ERP system.
• Control direct and indirect costs to achieve company budget goals.
• Develop and manage production operations department budgets.
• Lead the facilities department to implement a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all equipment.
• Maintain effective and frequent communication with other functional departments to ensure all production goals and metrics are met.
• Promote and champion lean manufacturing initiatives throughout the facility.
• Perform other duties as required to successfully perform the mission.

Position Requirements

• Minimum education: BS degree in an Engineering discipline; Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 10‑15 years of progressive relevant leadership experience in aerospace, defense or complex manufacturing environments.
• Special skills:
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
  • Ability to exhibit poise, composure and confidence when confronting stressful or high‑pressure situations.
  • Ability to motivate employees to attain peak performance by establishing an employee recognition program.
  • Competent use of MS Office software.
  • Ability to diagnose defects in the production line and be decisive in solving them.
  • Lead by example through honesty, integrity and respect for others.
  • Proven Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience is required; certification is a plus.
  • Flexible work schedule and ability to work overtime as required to support a multi‑shift production facility.

Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our ITT employees 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 depend on whether the position is part of a collective‑bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors such as experience, qualifications, location, and market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

$160,000 – $265,200

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