Toro Aluminum is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader to improve manufacturing performance across our window, window wall, and facade operations. This hands-on role will improve process performance, reduce variation, strengthen process controls, and increase manufacturing consistency. Working with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and R&D, the successful candidate will improve first-pass yield, reduce scrap and rework, and deliver sustainable operational improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Improve manufacturing performance through stronger process controls and standardized work.
- Identify and eliminate sources of variation, waste, scrap, defects, and rework.
- Lead root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain PFMEAs, control plans, process audits, and risk management systems.
- Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Partner with Production and Engineering to improve throughput, efficiency, and process reliability.
- Support new product launches through process validation and manufacturing readiness activities.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and operational performance.
- Train and coach teams on process discipline, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
- Support supplier quality initiatives and internal and external audit requirements.
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field.
- 7+ years of manufacturing experience in quality, process engineering, operations, or continuous improvement.
- Strong knowledge of process controls, root cause analysis, PFMEA, control plans, and Lean Manufacturing.
- Proven success reducing defects, scrap, rework, and process variation.
- Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in window, facade, glass, aluminum, automotive, or building-products manufacturing is an asset.
Success in This Role
- Improved first-pass yield and manufacturing performance.
- Reduced scrap, rework, defects, and process variation.
- Increased process compliance and operational consistency.
- Reduced customer complaints and recurring quality issues.
- Corrective actions that address root causes and prevent recurrence.
- Measurable improvement in key operational and quality metrics.
This position is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing professional who enjoys solving complex process challenges, driving continuous improvement, and building a culture of operational discipline and continuous improvement.
Compensation: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 annually
