WECKWORTH MANUFACTURING, INC.

Job Description: Director of Contracts

Reports To: Company President

Weckworth Mfg., Inc.is a custom contract manufacturer of industrial sewn products servicing the aerospace, defense, and commercial industries. We are seeking an experienced Director of Contracts to become part of the management team. Reporting directly to the President and serving as a member of upper management, the position will expertly manage the RFI and RFP process, develop winning proposals, and ensure we have prioritized and executed customer service and program management objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Locate high-quality sales leads, follow up after initial contact, secure and renew orders, negotiate prices, complete sales, and support timely deliveries.
• Establish timelines and build matrices for RFP responses, many of which will have short turnaround times, coordinating with multiple departments to produce compliant and timely results.
• Spearhead cost estimating by studying all related customer documents, collaborating with internal material, and engineering teams to understand cost impact of customer requirements and provide sales support.
• Solicit and log client feedback, evaluating the data to refine processes and elevate service.
• Contribute to sales engineering effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed, recommending options and courses of action, and implementing directives.
• Along with other leaders in the executive team create a business culture of teamwork which is results oriented, customer focused, and driven to deliver quality products.
• Build, motivate, and lead innovative sales, program management, and customer service teams with a “can do” attitude through mentoring, development, and leadership. Work cross functionally ensure ongoing cohesion and continuity throughout the different departments.

Qualifications Include:

• Must have applicable experience in sales or program management in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint reading, highly preferred.
• Excellent computer skills and proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and to include Computer Aided Design software), required
• Strong communication – both verbal and written, required
• Must demonstrate a sense of urgency, attention to detail, commitment and follow-through while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines
• Demonstrate strong decision-making skills, sound judgment and ability to adapt to a rapidly change environment

Job Type: Full Time Mon –Thurs. 7:30am – 5:30pm and Fri.7:30am – 11:30am OT Sat as needed.

Competitive wage and benefit package. Competitive wage and benefit package. Weckworth Manufacturing, Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other protected group covered by applicable federal, state or local equal employment laws and regulations.

Applicants with a disability that need any accommodation to complete the Weckworth Manufacturing, Inc. application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 316-425-2030. All applicants must submit a resume or apply at 128 Baughman Ave, Haysville, KS 67060 fax- 316.263.4492, HUMAN RESOURCES.