Job Description

About ITT

ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is a diversified global leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions serving the flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Through operational execution, innovation, and disciplined capital deployment, including strategic acquisitions such as SPX FLOW, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, ITT has a market cap of roughly $20 billion and employs more than 15,000 people across 40 countries and serves customers in approximately 125 countries. Following the acquisition of SPX FLOW, the company is expected to generate $5.4 billion in annual revenue.

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA:

Flow Technologies: A global leader in, providing a broad portfolio of pumps, valves, mixing and agitation equipment, heat transfer, homogenizers, separation, water and wastewater treatment, and engineered process solutions.Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Anhydro, APV, Bornemann, Bran+Luebbe, C’treat, Engineered Valves, Gerstenberg Schröder, Habonim, Johnson Pump, Lightnin, Philadelphia, Plenty, PRO Cast, Rheinhütte, Seital Separation, Stelzer, Svanehøj, Tigerholm, Uutechnic, VIDAR, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell.

Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone.

Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA.

Position Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for all operational activities within the production floor, such as scheduling work, order fulfillment, warehouse management, engineering support and quality control to produce conforming product and exceed customer expectations. Must resolve issues and promote continuous improvement in production processes to meet operational and financial targets. Accountable for all aspects of production operations and production program performance by leading initiatives and management of the plant operations to meet or exceed all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The Production Manager will stay current on production management best practices and concepts to optimize an engaged and sustainable workforce.

Essential Responsibilities

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, where applicable:

Overall expectations for the position: Ensure that objectives are attained in an effective manner that is consistent with quality requirements. Delegate authority to key managers and supervisors in production, facilities, purchasing, and safety. Lead all functional areas involved. Lead and coordinate operations for the efficiency of the plant, including all tooling, equipment, and facilities efforts.

Specific responsibilities for maximum results and to avoid typical obstacles:

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Maintain real-time monitoring and be proactive in implementing course corrections as necessary to drive continuous improvement in all areas. Report monthly to management the results and improvement made during the prior month. Strive toward 100% compliance to all KPIs, with the minimum accountabilities shown below:

Maintain > 98% overall on-time delivery KPI

Maintain > a high production quality KPI through measuring and maintaining >90% first time yield (FTY) and <2% scrap average on all programs

Maintain > 98% of production revenue monthly plan KPI

Safety - no lost time, OSHA reportable incidents

Safety is a core value at ITT. Our employees understand and follow all ITT safety policies and procedures, participate in workplace inspections, safety training, and in the development of job safety analysis.

Position Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, where applicable:

• Minimum education: BS degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in leadership and mil/aerospace manufacturing environment is required.
• Special skills:
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and to 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.
• Able to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in solving it, such as identifying defects in the production line
• Lead by example through honesty, integrity, and respect for others.
• 5+ years of experience in AS9100 quality system
• 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 and ensure the successful operations.

Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. Use hands, fingers, to handle or feel; reach with hand and arms; talk and hear. The associate must occasionally lift/and move up to 30 pounds.

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.

Equal Pay Act Range

$136,500 - $203,900