*company description*
established in 1984, midwest air technologies, inc. (mat holdings, inc.) is a privately held $2.0 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and sourcing offices worldwide. The company’s core businesses include the production, sales, and service of products in the fencing, lawn & garden, automotive, and power equipment sectors. Mat is a family of companies providing employment opportunities to more than 14,000 team members worldwide.
*key responsibilities*
- guide the manufacturing process for new products in agricultural fencing to meet master expectations for quality and functionality
- document quality control issues and communicate with customers, sales, and production staff to resolve issues
- work closely with overseas manufacturing team to ensure that correct procedures are followed, potential problems/delays are avoided, actual problems are identified, and the appropriate corrective action is taken to satisfy the customer's expectations.
- recommend new technology or methods to ensure quality and efficient production of products
- support production through recommendations on assembly methods, line balance, operator training, and process control
- assist in new product development to match the voice of customer, innovation, and product evolution
- assist in the development of the mati agricultural fencing products including horse and field fencing non-climb / vmesh, hinge, s knot, cross lock, etc
- work closely with production and sales to monitor product attributes and align engineering designs with market demands and company capabilities
*qualifications*
*competencies*
- excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present data organizationally.
- ability to influence and shape the decisions of others and to work through issues or conflicts to create solutions.
- delivers on commitments, has strong follow-up skills, and shows consistency between words and actions.
- proven ability to negotiate, making sound decisions in a timely and confident manner.
- highly organized, results-driven, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- self-motivated and results-oriented work ethic
- proven history of coordinating or managing projects
- proven history in metric-based quality control methods
- proficiency with microsoft office
- ability to travel domestically / overseas.
*education/experience*:
- 10+ years of work experience in a product management role for agricultural fencing
- bachelor’s degree - bs in mechanical engineering preferred.
- microsoft office skill a must; adobe illustrator/photoshop a plus
*additional information*
all your information will be kept confidential according to eeo guidelines.