Production Manager

About the position

Plans and coordinates manufacturing activities through supervision in assigned area (e.g., assembly, filter, injection molding, powertrain, urethane, welding, stamping, etc.) and provides leadership and motivation to direct reports that focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction that exceed the customer's expectations. Collaborates with other support groups and coordinates manufacturing activities with other departments. Responsible for ensuring all area hoshin goals and objectives including key performance indicator (KPI) targets are met.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all manufacturing activities and related functions for assigned area(s) to meet customer and company requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or related field required, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant manufacturing experience required, preferably automotive.
• Minimum 4 years of leadership experience in a professional environment required.
• Working knowledge of automotive industry equipment and production systems.
• General understanding and practical work experience with manufacturing systems and processes.
• General understanding and practical work experience with automotive quality systems and processes.
• Practical experience applying Toyota Production System (TPS) principles in an automotive environment.
• Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, quality management and control systems and techniques, manufacturing processes including material controls, work flow, scheduling, kanban, and equipment and machine operation.
• Versed in statistical data entry and utilization of trend analysis.
• Advanced math skills.
• Strong leadership skills and ability.
• Excellent problem solving and people skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Solid working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Lotus Notes/Outlook, Internet, etc.)