About the role
Description
About Us
Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is a leading provider of thermal management solutions for aerospace, defense, data centers, energy, and industrial applications. For more than 20 years, ACT has engineered and manufactured innovative technologies that solve complex thermal challenges in demanding environments. Our team is driven by continuous innovation, teamwork, and collaboration, delivering reliable solutions that support critical missions and next-generation technologies worldwide.
ACT is headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and operates three manufacturing facilities in Lancaster, PA, York, PA, and Anaheim, CA. The company has been repeatedly named among the fastest growing companies and the best places to work in Pennsylvania. Lancaster is known as the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, with easy access to major cities including Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.
We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Leader who can lead the rapid growth of our industrial product manufacturing operation. Visionary, hands-on, and attention to detail are some of the most critical requirements for this high growth potential position. This Leader reports directly to the Vice President of Operations. The position is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Responsibilities:
Define and execute a manufacturing plan to rapidly scale volume
Ensure 100% safe working environment
Define & fill cross-functional manufacturing team (ME, Quality, Safety, Materials Management)
Define capital investment plan needed and secure leadership approval
Mature manufacturing processes to support rapidly scaling volume (e.g. SIOP, QMS)
Work with Supply Chain to ensure supplier readiness
Responsible for:
On time and on budget execution of additional required capacity & capability
Safety – Incident Rate
Quality – First Past Yield, Delivered Quality
Cost – Manufacturing Budget Compliance, Productivity
Delivery – On Time Delivery
Requirements
We invite candidates who possess the following qualifications to apply for this position:
B.S. or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering
Ten or more years of experience in leading a growing manufacturing operation or complex manufacturing turn-around
Experience leading change, developing talent and building teams, establishing operating cadence
Direct experience with annual production quantity of one million or more at a unit price of at least $200 (an indication of production complexity)
Experience with managing at least 100 production personnel
The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package and most importantly the experience of working on some of the most exciting industrial applications of our time and the prospect of a fast career growth.
ACT offers competitive pay, excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holidays, company-paid life & disability insurance, 401(k) match, and profit-sharing), and a supportive team environment.
ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
California Applicants:
ACT collects personal information for hiring purposes. California residents may have rights under the CCPA/CPRA. Contact HR at
barbara.rockwell@1-act.com .