Manufacturing Manager

Toyota Motors - Bardstown, KY

Full-time - Mid Level

Bardstown, KY

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for planning and coordinating manufacturing activities in assigned areas, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction. This role involves leading a team, collaborating with other departments, and meeting key performance indicators (KPIs) to exceed customer expectations. The manager will implement Toyota Production System (TPS) techniques, develop continuous improvement systems, and manage budgets and annual plans to align with corporate goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all manufacturing activities and related functions for assigned area(s) to meet customer and company requirements.
• Utilize Toyota Production System (TPS) techniques to standardize processes and eliminate waste.
• Develop and monitor a manufacturing continuous improvement system.
• Review launch products and provide direction for successful launch.
• Plan and organize layouts for line changes due to volume changes or manpower reductions.
• Maintain contact with interdepartmental managers to provide feedback on process or material changes.
• Hold daily staff meetings to communicate daily objectives and discuss successes, failures, and countermeasure activity.
• Structure and implement area policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Ensure alignment of area policies with plant and corporate policies.
• Manage area practices in compliance with company and industry standards.
• Develop annual plan and budget for area aligned with plant, regional, and corporate goals.
• Administer annual plan incorporating safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, and team member morale.
• Ensure manufacturing area hoshin goals are met and kept on track.
• Review and track posted goals and lead in formulating countermeasures and solutions.
• Develop and maintain positive team member relations centered on mutual trust and respect.
• Provide direction and motivation to group leaders and supervisors.
• Ensure further development of group leaders and supervisors through performance evaluation and training.

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 in 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.
• Practical experience applying Toyota Production System (TPS) principles in an automotive environment.
• Thorough understanding of quality management and control systems and techniques.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Excellent problem solving and people skills.
• Ability to communicate and work well with others in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with statistical data entry and trend analysis.
• Advanced math skills.
• Ability to read instruction manuals, blue prints, and specifications.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid time off
• Overtime pay
• Flexible scheduling