Manufacturing Manager

Available Positions•Valparaiso, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Manager will direct and coordinate production activities in the manufacturing department for UGN. This position will oversee all production at the plant and will manage a team of leaders in the Production department.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5 + years related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment
3 + years of experience in leading and directing teams to achieve outcomes
Extensive project management experience.
Strong written and verbal communication and leadership skills required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications—Excel, Word; Microsoft Office Outlook and Oracle ERP.

Nice To Haves

Previous Operations Management experience within the automotive industry preferred.
Tier 1 or 2 Japanese automotive customer experience preferred.
Lean manufacturing experience and knowledge of Toyota Production Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate production, materials, and maintenance, in accordance with policies, principles, and procedures established by the Plant Manager.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. These responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Coordinate plant projects with Maintenance and Process Engineering.
Coordinate any customer visits, complaints, or emergencies with the Sales Department.
Work with the corporate office and complete reporting responsibilities at monthly operational meetings.
Be involved in and find solutions for personnel, operational, and mechanical problems.
Coordinate production activities with all plant departments to obtain optimum production and utilization of Human Resources, machines, and equipment.
Coordinate and follow up with necessary departments regarding any customer or supplier emergencies.
Review and analyze production, quality, or maintenance reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications.
Review production and operating reports to resolve operational, manufacturing, maintenance, and materials problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
Investigate internal and external quality issues and prepare proposed corrective action reports.
Review and report customer quality ratings and propose needed corrective action.
Manage quality planning in accordance with processes and tooling.
Administer safety rules and regulations as required.
Assist in developing ISO 14001 and TS16949 based procedures and instructions.
Assumes responsibilities for plant operations in the absence of the Plant Manager.
Perform other related duties as assigned.