Manager Production - Die Casting

JTEKT North America•MORRISTOWN, TN

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Manager of Production in Die Casting, responsible for leading a manufacturing department. The manager will develop an annual operating plan, manage budgets, and drive improvements in quality, delivery, cost, and safety. They will also identify training needs, support continuous improvement initiatives like Kaizen, and ensure fair and consistent administration of company policies. Effective communication, lean manufacturing principles, and flexibility are key to maintaining efficiency.

Requirements

Supervisory knowledge in a manufacturing environment.
General understanding of highly sophisticated equipment and software.
General understanding of mechanical blueprints and electrical diagrams.
Understanding of quality assurance system.
General understanding of cutting tools and material (machining).
General understanding of production control in mass-production manufacturing.
Solid problem solving skills using a variety of statistical and root cause tools.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience with lean production concepts and tools.
Positive attitude to support company policies.
Flexibility with new ideas and different environments.
Motivational and supervisory skills in large group.
Ability to work overtime and weekends when necessary.
Ability to deal with stress and emergency situations.
Ability to train others.
Highly motivated and high energy level.
Ability to work overtime is an essential function of the position.
B.S. in Engineering and/or 6 or more years experience in mass-production manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience for 3 years or more preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to manufacturing department consisting of group leaders, team leaders and technicians.
Develop an annual operating plan for department to support company operating planning cycle.
Plan capital and expense budget requirements.
Be accountable to operating plan and financial commitments.
Lead improvement activities for quality, delivery, cost and safety objectives.
Identify training and development needs for department team members.
Support continuous improvement through Kaizen and leading positive change.
Support company policy and administer fairly and consistently.
Facilitate good communications with leaders and team members for establishing expectations and problem resolution.
Maintain efficiency through lean manufacturing principles, human resource planning, and flexibility.
Supervise department employees in accordance with policies and procedures.