Directing the execution of manufacturing schedules based on customer requirements and plant capacity to deliver quality parts per customer delivery schedules.
Develop and control profits, plans, and budget; implement and/or improve systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, freight, repair expenses, manpower, wages and salaries.
Manage the improvement of manufacturing methods and processes to enhance profit and minimize investment costs.
Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards; coordinate plant activities through planning with departmental managers.
Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace or adjust plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
Constantly survey plant, product designs and processes for waste, constraints, potential cost savings, new product strategies, and continuous manufacturing improvements.
Remove production constraints; provide staff with adequate resources and direct production employees to perform their work to a standard of excellence.
Evaluate performance, training and development of department staff to provide depth and flexibility of personnel.
Facilitate compliance with company core values, TS16949, ISO14001, OSHA, RCRA, MIOSHA and EPA; maintain Code of Conduct, safety/environmental rules and 5S standards.
Travel to other company, customer or supplier locations to develop, improve, and conduct business (minimal travel required).
Requirements
10 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in a high-volume automotive environment.
Bachelor's degree in technical field or business management degree.
Excel in areas of leadership, team building, coaching, manufacturing operations, planning, communication, decision making, problem solving, financial management, business acumen and MS Office products.
Previous experience implementing continuous improvement/lean tools such as : Six Sigma, Shainin, lean manufacturing to drive continual improvements.