CECO is a leading, environmentally focused diversified industrial company, delivering innovative solutions that protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment worldwide. With more than 150 years of history and deep application expertise, CECO serves a broad range of industries, including air, water, and energy transition markets. Our legacy began in 1869 with the founding of the Dean Brothers Pump Company, addressing high-temperature pumping challenges. A century later, Claremont Engineering was established, evolving into CECO Environmental. Today, CECO proudly encompasses over 20 trusted brands, each committed to providing solutions that safeguard people, the environment, and industrial operations. 

As part of the CECO corporate team, you will play a key role in supporting the continued growth and success of our global family of brands. Whether working in finance, HR, IT, accounting, marketing, or another corporate function, your expertise will help drive efficiency and innovation across our organization. By joining CECO, you’ll be part of a company committed to protecting the environment and enhancing industrial operations, all while fostering a collaborative and purpose-driven work environment. 

 The Global Operations Manufacturing Specialist provides support of the company’s global operations, focusing on implementation and monitoring of company-wide initiatives, goal setting, and alignment through ongoing continuous improvement efforts to enhance quality, productivity (cost and quality), and efficiency (LEAN Implementation). This role works with Plant level Management & Senior leadership who are part of the Platform Organization, to build World Class Operating capabilities and competencies. This role partners with Plant Leaders to improve key metrics on safety, quality, delivery, cash, cost and builds competencies and processes within our plants to achieve operating results. This position supports the cross- functional Global Operations team to drive efficiency, minimize risk, and achieve the organizations global strategic goals.

Your Responsibilities will be:

• Develops strategic global manufacturing plans that include manufacturing site capacity, technology, process capability/controls, and talent development that is aligned with operations objectives, quality objectives, product requirements, and business strategies.
• Partners with Plant Managers to ensure global best practices are documented & adhered to.
• Works in close collaboration and partnership with Finance, Quality, Sales, and Project Management departments to optimize overall operational excellence.
• Maintains adherence to CAPEX budget for all global manufacturing locations.
• Administers continuous improvements efforts in parallel at multiple locations.
• Develops, tracks, and reports out on KPIs to ensure customer and company business needs are consistently achieved and provides timely information to executive management team to drive effective business strategies.
• Fosters a collaborative relationship between site leadership teams to improve lines of communication.
• Works with LEAN leadership to implement LEAN concepts and programs to improve performance.
• Develops standard work for key roles across manufacturing operations and supports manufacturing leadership new to the organization.

Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Required Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field and 2-4 years of experience in multi-site/state/country;
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
• Experience with ISO 9001, Six Sigma, and/or Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP migration, Inventory Control, management of external fabrication partners preferred.
• Prior experience in the Manufacturing, Engineering or Commercial Industrial industry experience is helpful.

Travel Requirements: Incumbents are expected to travel up to 50% of the time; must have the ability to travel across borders.

Skills & Abilities:

• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Customer and Personal Service (intercultural skills, service minded) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Personnel and Human Resources expertise — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, learning and development, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
• English Language-Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
• Exercising confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Collaborative leadership.
• Managing within a matrix organization.
• Global mindset.

 Positions in this function typically require typing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

•  Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications, or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods.
• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job.
• Compliance with company attendance standards.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel.

We Offer: 

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and much more.  

At CECO, we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.  

ABOUT US 

CECO’s Commitment to Our People 

At CECO, our people are at the center of everything we do. Whether you’re a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring opportunities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with CECO. 

ABOUT CECO 

CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment across the globe, serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets. 

We serve these markets and our global customers through our key business segments: Engineered Systems and Industrial Process Solutions. Learn more about CECO by visiting About Us. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CECO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. 

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