Product Design Director jobs in Louisiana

Description

Quality Assurance:

• Establish and enforce quality measures to ensure that Nonskid products meet or exceed customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that the quality of Nonskid products complies with internal and customer requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring on-time delivery with maximum quality and efficiency.

Stakeholder Communication

• Collaborate, cultivate, and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, (including customers, government agencies, and industry partners), to communicate project progress and address concerns or issues.
• Oversee relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring timely delivery of materials and components required for on-time deliveries.

Regulatory Compliance

• Stay informed about industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to the shipbuilding industry, ensuring full compliance in manufacturing activities.
• Remain current and knowledgeable of government and commercial contracts.

Representation and Impact:

• Represent Louisiana Association for the Blind (L.A.B.) at trade shows and in trade organizations to maximize L.A.B.’s impact and awareness.
• Evaluate the results of trade shows and symposium meetings to establish product opportunities.

Supervision:

• Ensure skilled and capable personnel are hired, trained, and assigned to appropriate positions.
• Accomplish manufacturing results by communicating expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; and initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the manufacturing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the facility.
• Enforce company policies and rules.

Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey technical information to stakeholders.
• Computer proficiency (MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Must be able to work under pressure, problem-solve, and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary leadership.
• Self-motivated with strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a team and independently to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Ability to sit, walk, and stand for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to lift at least 15 pounds at times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or a minimum of five years of manufacturing supervisory experience.
• Previous Navy military experience is helpful.
• Understanding of military and government procurement processes and regulations.
• Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale manufacturing projects, preferably in the defense or maritime industry.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to pass a background check for access to military and federal installations (required).
• Able to obtain and maintain security clearance, if required.
• Frequent travel with multi-overnight stays that may include weekends.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. All applicants will also be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and social security screening after signing a conditional offer letter.

Louisiana Association for the Blind (L.A.B.) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or genetics, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.