Director of Paint and Fabrication

Rittal North America LLC • Urbana, OH • 2w ago

About Rittal

Rittal is a global leader in industrial enclosures, power distribution, climate control, and IT infrastructure solutions. As part of the Friedhelm Loh Group-with 18 production plants, 80 subsidiaries, and 12,000 employees-Rittal continues to lead the industry with innovation and engineering excellence.

Rittal LLC manufactures world-class industrial and IT enclosures, racks, accessories, and high-efficiency power and climate systems for industrial, data center, outdoor, and hybrid environments.

Job Overview

The Director of Paint & Fabrication provides strategic and operational leadership for multi-shift Paint (load, e-coat, powder coating, unload) and Fabrication operations. This role drives safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while advancing continuous improvement, workforce development, and adherence to the Rittal Production System (RPS).

The Director is responsible for long-range planning, team development, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to support both daily operations and future growth.

Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Strategy

Lead the Paint and Fabrication departments across all three shifts.

Develop long-term operational strategies and capacity plans.

Align operations with Rittal Production System (RPS) principles.

Communicate business goals, performance, and updates to teams and leadership.

Operational Management

Ensure safe, efficient execution of production schedules.

Manage KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.

Oversee workflow efficiency, resource allocation, and equipment utilization.

Ensure adherence to 6S, TPM, and preventive maintenance standards.

Continuous Improvement

Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and RPS initiatives.

Identify and justify new technologies, equipment, and process improvements.

Drive cost-reduction and waste-elimination activities.

People & Culture

Develop and mentor supervisors, managers, and technical staff.

Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on accountability.

Provide clear expectations, coaching, and performance feedback.

Support workforce planning, training, and succession development.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and HR.

Resolve production challenges and support new product/process launches.

Work with vendors and internal teams to improve quality and productivity.

Budget & Resource Management

Manage departmental budgets and long-range capital plans.

Balance staffing, equipment, and material resources to meet business needs.

Requirements

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of independent decision-making.

Willingness to spend extended time on the shop floor.

Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching required.

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.

Qualifications & Experience

7+ years of leadership experience in paint, fabrication, or welding operations.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred.

Experience managing large-scale fabrication and high-volume operations.

Strong understanding of e-coating, powder coating, fabrication, and automation.

Demonstrated success implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Experience with MRP/ERP systems; SAP experience preferred.

Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

UrbIND

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company's Human Resources Department at (937) 399-0500.

This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

Rittal LLC and Eplan are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO, including Disability/Vets.

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