WE ARE A PRODUCT COMPANY.

WE ARE A PROCESS COMPANY.

ABOVE ALL, WE ARE A PEOPLE COMPANY.

The history of the Acushnet Company is tightly woven into the fabric of golf. From the start, we’ve been committed to enriching the experience of dedicated golfers through superior product performance, technological innovation, unmatched quality, and exceptional service. We are more than a collection of leading golf brands and products. We are a team united in our passion for the game. We are bridge builders who embrace our responsibility to leave our brands, businesses, communities, and the game of golf in a better position than when we started.

Together we live by the credo, “Autograph your work with excellence.” We earn our position as unrivaled leaders in every category in which we compete, striving for excellence in all that we do – from the performance and consistency of our products to our engagement with golfers and trade partners, to our commitment to creating a workplace built on diversity, inclusion, belonging and respect.

Summary:  The Senior Manager of Manufacturing, Quality and Process will lead the Finishing Team Leaders and other resources to deliver appropriate volumes on time, at or below planned costs, and quality meeting or exceeding Titleist standards. The incumbent will lead the creation, implementation and global execution of comprehensive quality standards for product development. Drive alignment to Quality initiatives and standards with organizational goals, ensuring achievement of key performance targets and effective management of team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Quality and Production professionals in the development and implementation of ball plant quality plans to ensure adherence to standards.
• Support/champion new Product Development programs, collaborating cross-functionally with key stakeholders such as R&D, Supply Chain and Central Quality to integrate quality and process improvements across product lifecycles.
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  Identify and lead cost reduction efforts linked to operational objectives and overall plant effectiveness including Continuous Improvement initiatives and new material qualifications.
• Lead, mentor and develop engineering, quality, and production leadership, fostering a culture of accountability, high performance and continuous learning. Enhance individual capabilities and career progression by developing key competencies in quality management and process engineering.
• Provide strategic input into the development and management of departmental budget, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and resource requirements.
• Manage Team Leaders and other resources to deliver appropriate volume on time, at or below planned costs and quality meeting or exceeding Titleist standards. Manage direct labor, WIP, raw material usage, to be at or below Business Plan levels.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Management, Engineering, or comparable program. MBA or MS in relevant degree program highly desirable.
• A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience. Process engineering and product development background required. Minimum 5 years technical management. Continuous Improvement Certifications required.
• Requires a deep understanding of quality assurance, process engineering and system optimization. Must have excellent organizational skills, ability to balance immediate and long-term priorities, and exceptional multitasking skills. Must have strong written, analytical, and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively with all levels within the organization. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products with intermediate experience in Excel. Proficient in Minitab and statistical analytics.

Salary: $127,510-$162,565