About ITT:
At ITT, we have a clear purpose as an organization - to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs across key global end markets. Our continuous improvement mindset drives our commitment to evolving our capabilities as a multi-industrial technology, manufacturing and engineering leader. With a strong global footprint of more than 100 facilities, we are well positioned to solve critical challenges for our customers around the world. Our locations include manufacturing facilities and global service capabilities in 35 countries. Through these worldwide operations and building on our heritage of innovation, our approximately ~11,000 team members partner with our customers to deliver enduring solutions that make a lasting difference and help the world move forward. ITT is headquartered in Stamford, CT, with sales in approximately 125 countries. The company generated 2024 revenues of $3.6 billion.
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Position Summary
Job Title: Director of Machining
Department: Operations
Reports To: General Manager
Location: Seneca Falls, NY
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary:
The Director of Machining is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the machining department at our Seneca Falls, NY manufacturing facility. This position leads a multi-disciplinary team-including Supervision, Maintenance, and Scheduling,-to ensure performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The Director will drive continuous improvement while supporting growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
Essential Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & People Development
Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports across Supervision, Maintenance, & Scheduling.
Set performance goals, provide regular feedback, and foster a high-performance culture.
Ensure alignment with company values and plant objectives.
Machining Operations
Oversee daily operations for CNC and manual machining processes, managing workflow, staffing, and machine utilization.
Maintain high safety standards and regulatory compliance across all areas of responsibility.
Monitor KPIs such as OEE, first-pass yield, schedule adherence, and scrap rates.
Strategic & Technical Leadership
Develop and implement machining strategies that support customer demand, operational efficiency, and quality targets.
Lead efforts to evaluate and adopt new technologies, equipment, and automation.
Provide direction on tooling, process optimization, and best-in-class CNC programming practice.
Maintenance & Reliability
Oversee the preventive and predictive maintenance program for machining equipment.
Work collaboratively with maintenance leadership to ensure maximum uptime and efficient resource utilization.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Supply Chain, and Assembly to ensure seamless end-to-end production flow.
Support New Product Development (NPD) and Engineering Change Procedures with robust process readiness and launch support.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for machining-related quality or delivery issues.
Position Requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (required); Master's degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in machining or manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Strong understanding of CNC machining, CAM programming, maintenance systems, and production scheduling.
Proven leadership in a high-mix, low-volume industrial manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., PRMS) and production metrics.
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification strongly preferred.
Preferred Experience:
Manufacturing experience in pumps, rotating equipment, or heavy industrial products.
Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
Hands-on involvement in automation, lights-out machining, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.
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
Annual Salary Range $140,300.00 to $224,100.00 Plus Benefits and Incentive Plans.
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Job Locations US-NY-Seneca Falls
ID 2025-15120
Category Operations
Position Type Employee
Telecommute No
